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Chippa United Chief Explains Decision Not to Sell Nwabali

Chippa United CEO, Chippa Mpengesi, has explained why the club did not sell Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, despite receiving interest from various clubs in South Africa, Europe, and Asia. Nwabali, who impressed at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, signed a new three-year contract with Chippa United and was named the club’s captain.

Mpengesi revealed that the offers received, particularly from AmaZulu and Kaizer Chiefs, were unsatisfactory. He stated that AmaZulu’s offer was peanuts and added that the club was not willing to let Nwabali go for such a low price. He also mentioned that Kaizer Chiefs had shown interest but eventually signed another goalkeeper.

that Chippa United was considering Nwabali’s best interests, but the offers did not meet the club’s valuation or respect the player’s abilities.

Editorial

Stanley Nwabali’s continued stay at Chippa United, despite interest from prominent clubs, speaks volumes about th The low offers from clubs like AmaZulu suggest that there is still a need for a better appreciation of talent within African football markets. Players like Nwabali, who have proven their worth at the continental level, should command greater respect and value. Chippa United’s stance is a statement to other clubs that top talent cannot be undervalued.

Nwabali’s new role as captain highlights the growing trend of clubs appointing goalkeepers as team leaders due to their strategic position on the field.