Nigeria international Stanley Nwabali has said that he is open to joining any club after parting ways with Chippa United.
The Super Eagles shot stopper is currently a free agent after mutually terminating contract with the South African outfit last Thursday, bringing an end to a four-year spell at the club.
Earlier reports suggested Nwabali has attracted interest from Simba SC and Raja Casablanca. But the 29-year-old shot stopper has moved to deny such reports, stressing he has yet to receive calls from club.
“I can play anywhere I want to play; there is no restriction,” Nwabali said. “I am open to any club, local or international. Football deals with happiness, and my happiness comes first.
“There are no calls yet. The only calls are from my family and friends and people who are shocked at the news.
“Nothing changed. In football, you wait for the right moment. You really need to enjoy where you are.”
Nwabali signed for Chippa United in 2022 from Katsina United (Nigeria) as a relatively low-profile acquisition, but developed into Chippa United’s undisputed first choice and one of the most reliable goalkeepers in South Africa.
His consistency at club level carried over to the international stage, where he established himself as a regular for the Super Eagles and earned a reputation as one of Africa’s standout shot-stoppers.
During his time in Gqeberha, Nwabali made 76 appearances across competitions and recorded 25 clean sheets, often playing a decisive role in tight contests. Those performances inevitably drew interest from abroad.
He was linked with potential moves to England and Saudi Arabia, while domestic heavyweights Kaizer Chiefs were also reported to be monitoring his situation.
Despite the speculation, Chippa United managed to retain him over the past two seasons, valuing both his influence on the pitch and his leadership within the squad.
