Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has reignited AFCON 2025 banter after Morocco’s defeat to Senegal in the final, delivering a playful yet pointed message that sent Nigerian football fans into celebration mode.
In a tournament already filled with controversy and emotion, Nwabali ensured the post-final conversation stayed lively, taking to social media to settle unfinished business with the Atlas Lions following their 1–0 loss to Senegal in Rabat.
Nwabali’s Viral Dig After AFCON 2025 Final
Fresh from Nigeria’s third-place victory over Egypt, which cemented his status as one of the standout goalkeepers of AFCON 2025, the Chippa United shot-stopper posted a message that instantly went viral:
“Make una use all my towel una carry wipe una tears.”
The post was widely interpreted as a direct response to Morocco’s controversial actions during the Nigeria vs Morocco semifinal, a match that ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the final.
The “Towel Heist” That Sparked the Rivalry
During the heated semifinal clash, Moroccan officials were accused of repeatedly confiscating Nwabali’s towel an item goalkeepers often use for grip and routine in what many Nigerian fans described as a deliberate psychological tactic.
Although CAF took no disciplinary action, the incident became one of the defining talking points of AFCON 2025, symbolizing the tension between the two footballing nations.
Morocco’s failure to lift the trophy on home soil gave Nwabali the perfect opportunity to respond and he did so with unmistakable Nigerian humour.
Nigerian Fans Applaud the “Banter King”
The goalkeeper’s post quickly spread across X, Instagram, and Facebook, drawing thousands of likes, shares, and comments. Fans praised Nwabali’s timing, wit, and confidence, calling it “poetic justice” after Nigeria’s painful semifinal exit.
While Senegal lifted the AFCON trophy, many Nigerian supporters felt Nwabali’s post delivered a different kind of victory one rooted in pride and resilience.
Bronze Medal and Banter Gold
Nigeria may have finished AFCON 2025 with bronze, but Stanley Nwabali walked away with what fans are calling the “banter gold medal.”
Morocco took the towels.
Nwabali took the last laugh.
