Nigeria vs Dr Congo: Your sins are forgiven - Nigerians praise Nwabali

Hassan Abdulsalam 01:06 - 17 November 2025

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali @Nwabalibobo on X

Nigerians have showered praise on Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali

Nigerians are rallying behind Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali after his heroic performance in the penalty shootout against DR Congo.

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Despite Nigeria's 4-3 loss in the shootout, which ended their World Cup dreams for 2026, Nwabali's impressive saves have earned him widespread praise and forgiveness from fans.

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The match, which ended 1-1 after regular time, saw Nwabali make important saves, but ultimately, it wasn't enough to secure Nigeria's spot in the World Cup.

What Nigerians said

Fans have taken to social media to express their admiration for Nwabali's efforts, with Pooja posting, "Nwabali saved it. Wow. Your sins are FORGIVEN" on X.

Nwabali saved it. Wow.

Your sins are FORGIVEN. ✌️
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) November 16, 2025

Even though we didn’t win, let’s give some respect to Nwabali. Two saves no be beans, he really tried for us 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/kLWPmRGRwZ
— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) November 16, 2025

This is a Nwabali appreciation tweet
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— Tise Ayorinde (@tise_ayorinde) November 16, 2025

For all the Nwabali mishap and slander, he actually showed up. He has main character syndrome and lacks concentration, but my God, he is mentally strong.

What he needs is polishing.

While we are at that...the NFF Board has to resign!
ALL OF THEM!
— Max King Jay (@MaxKingJ) November 16, 2025

Nwabali and Osihmen are the only passionate players we have in that Team. Na only God sabi wetin dey motivate the rest
— Phresh P (Osagie Idubor) (@phreshponline) November 16, 2025

Nwabali's reputation as a penalty-saving specialist was solidified during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where he saved two penalties against South Africa, helping Nigeria reach the final.