Excited Nigerians stormed the home of Stanley Nwabali’s father in Rivers State on Wednesday night, to celebrate after Nigeria defeated South Africa on penalties to qualify for the AFCON finals.
Following Nigeria’s victory, the goalkeeper of Nigeria’s national team Super Eagles, Stanley Nwabali, continues to receive commendations from Nigerians as a result of his skillful saves.
Those on social media shared his photos while those living in Rivers state made their way to the goalkeeper’s father’s house.
Videos shared online show some Rivers residents on motorcycles, while others jogged and sang victory songs as they headed to the star’s father’s compound to celebrate.