Stanley Nwabali’s agent, Mohammed Lawal, has revealed the reason behind the goalkeeper’s decision to step away from football.
Nwabali requested a release from his contract with South African club Chippa United to pursue new opportunities in February.
The Nigeria international attracted interest from African heavyweights Kaizer Chiefs and Simba SC, as well as several clubs in Saudi Arabia.
The shot-stopper has now returned to Chippa United, five months after leaving the club.
Devastating period for goalkeeper
Nwabali endured a devastating two-month period during which he lost his grandmother, father and mother.
Lawal said the heartbreaking series of losses had a profound impact on the former Enyimba goalkeeper.
He further explained that Nwabali’s decision to step away at the time extended beyond leaving Chippa United, as the goalkeeper also needed a break from football to cope with overwhelming grief and protect his mental well-being.
“It has been very difficult for Stanley,” Lawal told ESPN.
