Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali downplayed his own role and praised his teammates' collective effort in helping him keep a clean sheet.
Nigeria secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 game on Monday.
The win marked Nwabali's first clean sheet of the campaign, a notable achievement for the keeper who set a new Nigerian record at the 2023 AFCON.
In that tournament, he went 493 minutes without conceding a goal, surpassing the previous benchmark held by legendary shot-stopper Ike Shorunmu.
Nwabali speaks on keeping first clean sheet
Speaking to reporters after the match, Nwabali highlighted the team's unity and defensive discipline as key factors in the victory.
"First, I want to say kudos to these guys, from the coach to the players," he stated. "They are one family, fighting like this and winning with a clean sheet."
"I feel like there's a lot of improvement in the team," he explained. "A tournament is not something you rush...
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Nigeria secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 game on Monday.
The win marked Nwabali's first clean sheet of the campaign, a notable achievement for the keeper who set a new Nigerian record at the 2023 AFCON.
In that tournament, he went 493 minutes without conceding a goal, surpassing the previous benchmark held by legendary shot-stopper Ike Shorunmu.
Nwabali speaks on keeping first clean sheet
Speaking to reporters after the match, Nwabali highlighted the team's unity and defensive discipline as key factors in the victory.
"First, I want to say kudos to these guys, from the coach to the players," he stated. "They are one family, fighting like this and winning with a clean sheet."
"I feel like there's a lot of improvement in the team," he explained. "A tournament is not something you rush...
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO READ FULL STORY:
https://www.pulsesports.ng/afcon-2025/story/its-nice-to-be-on-holiday-nwabali-claims-he-did-not-do-much-to-keep-a-clean-sheet-against-mozambique-2026010710030403107
