Stanley Nwabali's first words after leaving Chippa United in what was a shocking move away from the Betway Premiership side

Stanley Nwabali has broken his silence on his departure from Betway Premiership side Chippa United.

Nwabali’s move away from Chippa was announced yesterday morning and now the Nigerian-born goalkeeper has voiced out his reasoning for the move away from Chippa.

Even though at this stage it is not clear where he is headed, what is known is that there is no bad blood between the two parties.

Having won bronze with Nigeria at last month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, expectation was that Nwabali will play a key role in seeing Chippa away from PSL’s relegation zone.

Nwabali joined Chippa in 2022 and has made 76 appearances and recorded 25 clean sheets.

“It was tough since yesterday when this decision was made. It’s not really a nice feeling, you know, but football is football because you need to improve and take a step forward,” Nwabali told Metro FM.

“But like I said, everything is good on our part. This is something we felt was a good decision for us. Parting from the club after four years is not a good feeling because it’s like leaving your home, where you have been with these guys for a long time, with different coaches, the chairman, and players, and now you part ways with the club.

“However, I might say goodbye now, but not forever, you know. I really wish the club and everyone I have met there well. This was a difficult decision to make; it wasn’t nice at all. But there are no hard feelings or anything. This was a mutual agreement that we felt was the best for us. We wish each other well, and I am looking forward to my career.”