Rivers United of Port Harcourt goalkeeper, John Noble has despatched a prayer for ‘success within the subsequent chapter’ to Tremendous Eagles’ primary selection, Stanley Nwabali, who’s at the moment clubless.
Sports247 stories that the goodwill message from Noble goes out to Nwabali after the 29-year-old shot-stopper surprisingly walked out on his contract with Chippa United of South Africa with none different in sight.
Nwabali submitted his launch request whereas on worldwide responsibility with the Tremendous Eagles throughout the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the place he performed a key function because the Nigerians completed third.
In response to Nwabali’s shock resolution to dump The Chilli Boys, Noble identified that it was a daring transfer, particularly because the Eagles’ secure arms doesn’t but have a brand new membership, and wished him nicely in his subsequent port of name.
Noble, who was the one home-based participant in Nigeria’s squad to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon and returned to Rivers United final yr after a brief keep in Tanzania, additionally disclosed how shut he’s with Nwabali.
“Nobody actually is aware of why he made that call, however there have to be a purpose behind it. Maybe he has acquired a greater supply elsewhere or is near securing a brand new alternative that he prefers to maintain personal for now.
“Regardless of the purpose, I sincerely want him all the perfect in his subsequent journey. There isn’t a doubt that he’s a superb goalkeeper, given all he has achieved with the Nigerian nationwide group over time.
“On prime of that, he’s additionally an excellent pal of mine. I hope this subsequent chapter brings him success, happiness, and the whole lot he deserves each on and off the pitch,” stated Noble, who is raring for a recall to the Eagles.

