By Obaloluwa Joshua, ABIDJAN
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has made a remarkable recovery from injury in time for Nigeria’s clash with Angola.
Nwabali was a big doubt for the game after sustaining a mild ligament injury in Super Eagles’ impressive 2-0 victory against perennial rivals, Cameroon last Saturday.
The Chippa United goalie sat out training on Monday as the Super Eagles started preparations for the game against the Palancas Negras.
The shot stopper however trained with goalkeeper trainer at the Police College, Cocody, Abidjan on Tuesday to give further credence he is good to go against Pedro Goncalves’ side. READ ALSO:
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He was no longer limping as he was taken through the routine goalkeeping drills.
Friday’s encounter will hold at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.
It will kick-off at 6pm Nigeria time.
