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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has posted a cryptic message on Instagram directed at Victor Osimhen.<\/p>\n

It comes just days after a tense on-field clash involving Nwabali, Wilfred Ndidi and Calvin Bassey during Nigeria\u2019s 4-0 win over Benin Republic in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.<\/p>\n

Osimhen scored a hat-trick as the three-time African champions made it into the continental playoffs.<\/p>\n

However, there were criticisms aimed at Nwabali and some of his antics, especially after his mistakes in a 2-1 win over Lesotho last week.<\/p>\n

While a lot of observers called for Nwabali to be dropped, head coach Eric Chelle kept with him.<\/p>\n

But the Chippa United stopper was involved in flash incidents with his own team-mates.<\/p>\n

First, he pushed Ndidi who tried to calm him down after he confronted a Benin player.<\/p>\n

At half time, as the players trudged off the pitch, he was seen arguing with Bassey.<\/p>\n

He has now added a layer to the incident by writing on his Instagram story: \u201cI never fake care anyone.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I give, I give from my heart. Choose a good heart.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople change so fast… I believe you VO9.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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