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  "id": 9374286,
  "title": "AFCON 2027Q: Keep crying – Nwabali fires back at critics after Super Eagles return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/afcon-2027q-keep-crying-nwabali-fires-back-at-critics-after-super",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:41:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/23/afcon-2027q-keep-crying-nwabali-fires-back-at-critics-after-super-eagles-return/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following his inclusion in the Super Eagles squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has responded to criticism from his detractors. In a recent Instagram Story post, Nwabali showcased his penalty-saving skills against Egypt during the 2025 AFCON. The Nigerian stopper managed to thwart Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, ultimately leading Nigeria to a victory via a penalty shootout. He captioned the video, \"I'm back, it's time to keep crying.\"\n\nNwabali's journey with the national team, however, took a turn in February 2026 when he abruptly left Chippa United. Unable to secure a new club due to his lack of competitive football, he lost his place under Eric Chelle. Chelle opted for Udinese's Maduka, while Arthur Okonkwo also gained attention as a potential pick after receiving his first senior Nigeria call-up following FIFA's approval of his change in international allegiance.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has hit back at his critics after he was included in the squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. On Tuesday, Nwabali posted a video on his Instagram Story, showing his penalty saves against Egypt at the 2025 AFCON. The Chippa United stopper saved efforts from Mohamed Salah […] AFCON 2027Q: Keep crying – Nwabali fires back at critics after…",
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    "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 Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-23T13:46:41.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}