{
  "id": 9341533,
  "title": "‘I’m back, keep crying’, Nwabali taunts critics on Super Eagles return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/im-back-keep-crying-nwabali-taunts-critics-on-super-eagles-return",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T13:46:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/im-back-keep-crying-nwabali-taunts-critics-on-super-eagles-return/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stanley Nwabali, the goalkeeper for Nigeria's Super Eagles, has responded to his critics with a cheeky statement after his return to the national team. The 30-year-old, who played a crucial role in Nigeria's bronze medal win at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, posted a Snapchat video showcasing his penalty saves against Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. Nwabali's caption read, \"I'm back, it's time to keep crying 😂,\" hinting at the controversy surrounding his absence from the squad. After spending time away from the national team, Nwabali has rejoined Chippa United, and his recent strong performance has secured him a spot in the September Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has taunted his critics following his recall to the national team for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Read More: https://punchng.com/im-back-keep-crying-nwabali-taunts-critics-on-super-eagles-return/",
  "key_points": [
    "Stanley Nwabali taunts critics on Super Eagles return",
    "30-year-old goalkeeper saved penalties against Egypt",
    "Nwabali rejoins Chippa United for September qualifiers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "AFCON 2027Q: We’re not scared of Super Eagles – Madagascar star Raveloson",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/afcon-2027q-were-not-scared-of-super-eagles-madagascar-star-raveloson",
        "published": "2026-09-23T08:52:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Isaac James: I cried when I got my Super Eagles call-up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/isaac-james-i-cried-when-i-got-my-super-eagles-call-up",
        "published": "2026-09-23T13:17:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "‘I’m back, keep crying’, Nwabali taunts critics on Super Eagles return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/im-back-keep-crying-nwabali-taunts-critics-on-super-eagles-return-9344685",
        "published": "2026-09-23T14:04:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}