Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has been conferred with a chieftaincy title in Mgbede community in Egbema Kingdom of Rivers State.
The traditional ruler of Mgbede community, Nzeobi Amida conferred the title, Ugo Egbema “The Pride of Egbema Kingdom” on the goalkeeper following his performance at the just concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire.
The traditional ruler said the title conferred on Nwabali is in recognition of the honour the goalkeeper brought to Egbema Kingdom following his performance for the Super Eagles.
GoalGetter Media reported last week that the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara gifted the Rivers-born Nwabali N20 million and conferred on him the honour of Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State.
President Bola Tinubu had also honoured each player and official of the Super Eagles with the national award of Member of the Order of the Niger after they returned from Ivory Coast.
The Chippa United of South Africa goalkeeper featured in all of Super Eagles’ seven games in Cote d’Ivoire.
