Chippa United prepare for life after Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates target
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates may have just been boosted by news that Chippa United are already eyeing alternatives for their top target!
Following interest from both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, Stanley Nwabali is likely to leave Chippa United.
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Nwabali has been linked to both Chiefs and Pirates locally, but is likely to be lost to South African football.
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Nwabali, who currently plies his trade forGqeberha-side, was a surprise inclusion as first choice for Nigeria at Afcon. This was due to the fact that he had only one cap for the Super Eagles prior to the showpiece. He would end up playing all seven games for Nigeria in Ivory Coast, keeping four clean sheets. He also played a huge role in the team finishing as runners-up at the tournament. That also saw his name and reputation skyrocket, with more European clubs reportedly on his radar, making things difficult for Chiefs.
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Whether Nwabali ends up at Chiefs, Pirates or abroad, Chippa are determined not to caught with their pants down. This comes after the latest reports that club chairman Siviwe ‘Chippa’ Mpengesi is already looking at alternatives.
Chippa resigned to losing Nwabali to Chiefs, Pirates or Europe?
“Nwabali has done very well at the AFCON and the chairman is aware of everyone that is looking to sign him. He represented the club well and put Chippa on the map at the AFCON. That’s what is pleasing for everyone at the club. He will be let go by the end of the season because the chairman and management believe it’s good for players to spread their wings.
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“I think once the team got the first offer for Nwabali that’s when the management decided to look for another goalkeeper to fill his spot. They were lucky to get Johnson on a free transfer. It’s a good deal, and what’s nice about it all is that the team is going to benefit a lot from the Nwabali sale. He won’t come cheap and any team that wants him they must know that they will have to pay a lot of money.” Said the source to The Citizen.
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Nwabali has kept seven clean sheets in 15 games for Chippa this season, with Europe beckoning.