Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali made a timely return to action as Chippa United suffered a 3-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Nwabali hus last league appearance suffered a suspected musclar injury, raising concerns over a potential lengthy absence.
However, the Nigeria international was seen in training on Friday ahead of his team's affair against the Pirates.
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Although the homeside lost three-nil at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Nwabali return to form with a penalty saved in the 50th monute of the encounter is a booster for Nigeria's Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on September.
Nwabali is now expected to join the Nigerian national team for their qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun