A big move is pending for Stanley Nwabali after his exploits at the Africa Cup of Nations, with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates understood to be keen on the player's services, sources have confirmed.
The Chippa United goalkeeper has been one of the top performers for Nigeria as they reached the final of AFCON and lost to hosts Ivory Coast on Sunday evening.
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Nwabali played all seven matches for the Super Eagles and was influential throughout the tournament.
The 27-year-old has been with Chippa since 2022, having joined from Nigerian club Katsina United.
Following his impressive performances for the Chilli Boys and Nigeria, the shot-stopper has been linked with Chiefs, while there has also been reported interest in his services from overseas.
According to sources, Chiefs are still an option for the keeper while perennial rivals Orlando Pirates are now believed to be monitoring the situation.
"Big clubs are always looking for quality players and it is not surprising that there has been interest in the player from those clubs," said the source.
"He came to the PSL to build his profile and the aim for him is to play for a big club. He is ambitious and he wants to play overseas," the source said.
With veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune facing an uncertain future with the Soweto giants, the club is expected to add a new keeper to the squad at the end of the current season.
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Last week, Chiefs extended the contracts of Bruce Bvuma and Brandon Petersen, while Khune's future remains uncertain as nothing was confirmed about his deal which will be expiring in June.
For Pirates, Siyabonga Mpontshane and Richard Ofori have been linked with exits, following the emergence of Sipho Chaine and Melusi Buthelezi as the preferred keepers in coach Jose Riveiro's team.
Soccer Laduma contacted Pirates for comment but no response was received before publishing this story.
The Siya crew has already reported on Chiefs' interest in the Super Eagles star.
