Super Eagles and former Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has opened up on his emotional departure from the South African side, describing it as a painful but necessary decision for the next phase of his career.
After spending four years at the club, the Nigerian international confirmed that his exit was based on mutual understanding, dismissing suggestions that he was forced out.
“It’s Best for Both Parties” – Stanley Nwabali
Nwabali explained that while leaving the club felt like saying goodbye to family, both he and Chippa United agreed that it was time to move forward.
“In football you need to prove and you need to make a step forward and from the club it’s a very good understanding from both parties.”
“It’s something that both parties feel like it’s best for the two.”
“Parting ways from the club after four ways is not a really nice feeling because it’s like a home where you’ve been with these guys, with several different coaches, with the same chairman, players and everything.”
The 27-year-old shot-stopper admitted that the emotional connection to the club made the decision even tougher.
“And now the pathways with the club, it’s not a really nice feeling but in football you really need to make a one step forward.”
“The chairman has been like a father to me but ever since I arrived in this club we have been talking like a father and son.”
“I would say I’m open to any club, be it local, be it international, I’m open to anyone.”
No Bad Blood, No Push Out
Addressing reports that he was pushed out of the club, Nwabali firmly shut down the speculation, insisting there were no hard feelings between him and the club’s hierarchy.
“It’s a very understanding request from the both parties.”
“It’s something that is going to be nice for the both parties. You know, like, no strong hard feelings for something.”
“It’s an agreement that the both parties will feel like, oh, we wish each other well and look forward for my career.”
“Yeah, I’ve been in this club for four years.”
He reiterated his appreciation for the environment he worked in during his time at Chippa United.
“It’s really nice working here, but we only need to move forward as a player or as a manager.”
South Africa Stay or Overseas Adventure?
Nwabali made it clear that his next destination remains open. Whether within the South African Premier Soccer League or abroad, the Super Eagles goalkeeper says he is ready for a new challenge.
“I can literally play anywhere. Anywhere I want to play. Like, I would say I’m open to any club.”
“Being local, being international, I’m open to anyone.”
Importantly, he revealed that there is no contractual clause preventing him from joining another PSL club.
“Talking about clause, there is no clause.”
However, despite the speculation surrounding his future, Nwabali disclosed that there are currently no concrete offers on the table.
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Nwabali’s Career at Crossroads
Over four seasons, Stanley Nwabali established himself as one of Chippa United’s key figures and strengthened his profile on the continental stage with Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
Now, with his future wide open and ambitions firmly intact, the goalkeeper appears determined to take the next step, whether that means remaining in the PSL or testing himself beyond Africa.
