According to Siya sources, AmaZulu have joined the race for much sought-after Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.
The Chippa United shot stopper has been the talk of the town since his Africa Cup of Nations heroics earlier this year where he helped the Super Eagles reach the final of the continental competition.
But Nigeria lost to hosts Cote d'Ivoire, with Nwabali one of the standout players and triggering widespread speculation about his future.
As things stand, and confirmed by Nwabali two months ago during a Chippa United media open day ahead of their Nedbank Cup clash against lower division side FC Ravens, the keeper remains under contract until June 2026.
Nwabali has already been linked with interest in the Middle East, Europe and locally, Kaizer Chiefs, but nothing has materialised. Siya sources have now indicated that AmaZulu have added the player to their wishlist as a possible replacement for captain Veli Mothwa, who coincidentally joined Usuthu from the Chilli Boys in November 2020.
Mothwa is out of contract and could be leaving the KwaZulu-Natal outfit on a free transfer with the club yet to confirm whether they are keen to hold on to him or not.
Nwabali, however, will not come cheap as Chippa will require a hefty transfer fee to allow him to leave – be it to another Premier Soccer League club or abroad. Chippa have sold a goalie to AmaZulu before, but this deal would require some serious discussions behind the scenes to make sure it goes over the line with many others chasing Nwabali's signature.
