Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has confirmed the burial arrangements for his late parents, Chief Nwabali Godspower Onyekamu and Mrs. Grace Nwabali (née Mmai), as the family prepares to bid them a final farewell in early June.
The footballer, who currently plies his trade in South Africa, shared the emotionally charged announcement via Instagram on Friday, along with a funeral poster.
In a heartfelt message, Nwabali reflected on the pain of the moment:
“About time to put my dad and mom to rest. Something I never imagined doing so soon at this point of my life. Difficult to believe I will never set my eyes on you again. It’s a different kind of pain I never wish for my enemy. Thank you for everything,” he wrote.
The burial programme will run over three days, beginning with a Service of Songs on Thursday, June 5, at 5 pm, to be held at the late Chief’s residence on Osafu Lane, Okwuzi Egbema, in Rivers State.
On Friday, June 6, the remains of Mrs. Grace Nwabali will be moved from Gbegbe Hospital Mortuary in Omoku to her father’s home before proceeding to her husband’s residence, where she will lie in state from 11 a.m.
The final rites will take place on Saturday, June 7. The remains of Chief Nwabali will be taken from the same mortuary to his maternal home at 9 am, after which he will be received by the Okwuzi Council of Chiefs at 10 a.m.
His body will then lie in state at his residence from 11 am, followed by interment and other funeral events starting at noon.
A reception and entertainment of guests will hold at CPS Okwuzi Egbema.
Chief Nwabali passed away at the age of 72, while Mrs. Grace Nwabali was 63.
The family has expressed their appreciation to all who have offered support during their time of grief and have extended an open invitation to friends and well-wishers to attend the ceremonies on June 6 and 7 in remembrance and honour of their late parents.
