Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been a wanted man in the transfer market since his heroics at the Africa Cup of Nations, and the Siya crew has been informed of the latest interest in the Nigeria international.
Soccer Laduma has recently reported how Nwabali was yet to receive official offers despite reported interest from Kaizer Chiefs.
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The Siya crew had also reported how Chippa United were preparing for life after Nwabali, as they were expecting him to leave the club at the end of the season.
Now, Siya sources have indicated Nwabali could be lost to South African football altogether as European and Asian clubs are interested in his services.
Sources close to the player and the club have added that one of the teams who want him is Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, but they have not made an official offer for him yet.
"It's obvious he won't be at the club next season. It will all depend on management and where they want him to go. You know there has been local interest but the only team that had come forward is Royale Union Saint-Gilloise from Belgium. For now we can say they look like the favourites unless something happens along the way. It's not a done deal but it looks promising compared to the other ones at the moment," the Siya source stated.
The Siya crew understands there were several inquiries for Nwabali from both local and international clubs including teams from the Saudi Pro League. Locally, Chiefs have inquired about him, as reported in the past.
"The Europe move looks more certain than in the DStv Premiership at this point. Everyone in his corner is pushing for a move to Europe. Now with this, Royale Union Saint- Gilloise are the club in the forefront to get him. Let's wait until the end of the season to see what is happening with his move," the source added.
The 27-year-old has played 21 league games so far, keeping 10 clean sheets and conceding 17 goals for Chippa.
At Afcon 2023 in the Ivory Coast, the Super Eagle inspired his nation to the runners up spot, producing a memorable performance to knock out Bafana Bafana on penalties in the semi-finals. However, Nigeria then went on to lose in the final against Ivory Coast.
When called for comment, Chippa United PRO Lukhanyo Mzinzi confirmed that there is interest in Nwabali from various clubs.
"Yes, there are a few offers but we can't talk much about it right now," Mzizi told Soccer Laduma.
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