Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has announced the burial arrangements for his late parents, Chief Nwabali Godspower Onyekamu and Mrs. Grace Nwabali (née Mmai), expressing his profound grief over their loss.
In an emotional post shared on his Instagram alongside the burial poster on Friday, Nwabali wrote: “It’s time to lay my dad and mom to rest. Never imagined I would be doing this so soon in my life. It’s hard to believe I’ll never see you both again. This is a pain I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. Thank you for everything.”
The family has confirmed that the funeral will take place over three days, beginning Thursday, June 5, 2025, with a Service of Songs at 5 pm at the late Chief’s residence on Osafu Lane, Okwuzi Egbema, Rivers State.
On Friday, June 6, the body of Mrs. Grace Nwabali will be transported from Gbegbe Hospital Mortuary in Omoku to her father’s compound and then to her husband’s residence, where she will lie in state from 11 am.
The final burial rites will be conducted on Saturday, June 7. At 9 am, Chief Nwabali Godpower’s remains will leave the Gbegbe Hospital Mortuary to his maternal home and will be received by the Okwuzi Council of Chiefs at 10 am. By 11 am, his body will lie in state at his residence, followed by the internment and other funeral activities at 12 noon.
A reception for guests will follow at CPS Okwuzi Egbema.
Chief Nwabali passed away at the age of 72, while Mrs. Grace Nwabali was 63. The family has expressed their gratitude to all well-wishers and invited friends and loved ones to celebrate and honour the memory of their parents on June 6 and 7.
