The defeat for Arne Slot makes it Liverpool’s ninth defeat of the season as they sit fifth in the league standings.
The club said, “No player should be subjected to such hatred simply for doing their job.”
Nwabali’s two saves in the shootout were not enough to cancel out misses from Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon, and Semi Ajayi.
Nigeria will host Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday in a decisive final group match.
South Africa lead Group C with 16 points, followed by Benin with 11 and Nigeria with 10.
The hard-fought win keeps Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup firmly alive after a tense Group C encounter against the Amavubi.
Wolves signed 24-year-old striker Arokodare from Belgian side Genk on a four-year deal
Mr Chelle is expected to announce his 23-man squad next week.
