Residents troop out en masse as goalkeeper, Nwabali reportedly storms his village in convoy of cars -VIDEO

• Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali recently visited his hometown in Rivers State.
• The goalie who rose to fame courtesy of his superb performance at the just concluded AFCON tournament was welcomed by a lot of residents who stormed the streets in excitement.
• The goalkeeper touched down Rivers State in a convoy of cars.

A video captures the moment much loved Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali reportedly returned to his village in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Nwabali who won the hearts of Nigerians due to his exceptional performance at the just concluded 2023 AFCON tournament courtesy of his exceptional performance, was welcomed by residents of his community in a kingly manner.

A clip shared by celebrity blogger, Tunde Ednut showed the convoy of cars Nwabali arrived in.

Residents who were ecstatic to receive the goalie could be seen trailing the cars closely.

Captioning the video, Ednut wrote:

“Mwabali went back to his village in PH. He’s now a mega Super Star. Amazing!!! ⚽️
When it’s your time, it’s your time, e go be like say na only you God bless when it’s your time.”

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Taking to the comment section, netizens showered more praises on Nwabali, reiterating that he deserves the grand welcome.

One @leviansbeauty wrote: “The man who saved us from 50 goals in the finals. He deserves this love and more. His name will forever be remembered.”

brodalii_ wrote: “If you love his performers in the just concluded nation’s cup gather here.❤️🔥”

yeenks_official wrote: “This is how to reward compatriots! Not throwing banters when you have not even bought yourself one soccer boot!”

director_martins wrote: “Stanley Nwabali writing his name into history, a legend has been born. Finally someone to take the torch from Vincent Enyeama. And yes congratulations to the Super Eagles of Nigeria for reaching the Afcon finals, it is theirs to win.”

attih_soul wrote: “Na who wash hand well, dey fit chop with elders. Nwabali deserves all his flowers🙌👏.”