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Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali broke a 22-year-old record on Wednesday as he helped Jose Peseiro’s side qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final after win over South Africa in the semi-final clash. The Chippa United shot-stopper set a new record for the most minutes without conceding a goal by a Nigerian goalkeeper at the competition. He surpassed former Super Eagles keeper Ike Shorunmu who featured in two AFCON tournaments. Shorunmu went 450 minutes without conceding a goal across six AFCON matches. However, by the 47th minute mark against South Africa, Nwabali broke …

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