Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has lost his mother.

The South Africa-based goalkeeper shared the heartbreaking news via X on Wednesday.“Rip mom, worst year of my life already,” the goalkeeper posted with tears and heartbreak emoji on New Year’s Day.

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“A very very crazy world indeed,” he posted before sharing the news.

Nwabali’s mother’s demise comes barely two months after he lost his father.

His father’s passing was announced in November, a few hours after the goalkeeper was in goal for the Super Eagles in their 1-1 draw against the Benin Republic during their penultimate 2025 AFCON qualification match.

Although he did not disclose the cause of his mother’s death, it must have come as a rude shock to him, having shared a 2024 recap video in the wee hours of New Year’s Day.

“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he wrote.