Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali enjoyed a winning return to action as he kept a clean sheet in Chippa United's 1-0 victory over Ravens in a pre-season friendly, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Nigerian international was named in the starting lineup and produced a composed display between the posts as Chippa United continued their preparations for the 2026/27 season with a hard-fought victory.
The match marked Nwabali's first appearance for the South African club in five months, offering an encouraging boost as he begins his journey back to regular competitive football.
Chippa United officially confirmed the goalkeeper's return on July 13, 2026, announcing his comeback in a statement published on the club's official Facebook page.
Nwabali's clean sheet will be welcomed by both Chippa United and the Super Eagles, with the 30-year-old expected to play a pivotal role for club and country during the upcoming campaign as Nigeria prepares for its next international assignments.