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The Digest:

Former defender Sam Sodje has labeled Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali as overconfident. According to the Daily Post, Sodje cautioned that this attitude could lead to a costly mistake in the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers, urging the coaching staff to consider a change before it is too late.

Key Points:
  • Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje voiced concerns about goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.
  • Sodje stated Nwabali has become overconfident, bordering on a "bad attitude."
  • He warned that the goalkeeper shows signs he "will do something stupid soon."
  • The comments come amid criticism of Nwabali's recent errors for the Super Eagles.
  • Sodje suggested the team needs a psychologist to address the issue.
  • He advised coach Eric Chelle to make a change now if Nwabali is a potential liability.
  • There are rumors that Nwabali's starting position is under threat ahead of November's playoffs.
This critique highlights the fine line between self-belief and complacency, where a goalkeeper's mindset can become as critical as his saves in determining a nation's World Cup fate.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria