Gov Obaseki hails Obasogie on Super Eagles’ call-up
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has hailed Bendel Insurance shot-stopper Amas Obasogie over his call-up to the Super Eagles squad in Uyo.
Obaseki said in a statement on his X handle that the goalie has shown an indomitable Edo spirit by putting the state on the global map.
Obasogie replaced Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye who pulled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying games against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
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Obaseki highlighted the 23-year-old’s impressive performance in Bendel Insurance’s 26-game unbeaten streak last campaign and stressed that the call-up is a win for the sustained investment by the state in the sports sector.
“Hearty congratulations to our own dear Bendel Insurance goalkeeper, Amas Obasogie, on your call-up to the national team, the Super Eagles ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qualifier games against Lesotho and Zimbabwe,” he remarked.
“With great agility, resilience, and excellent command in the air, you are unarguably one of the best shot-stoppers in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with an outstanding record of six clean sheets in seven matches this season and an impressive run which saw Bendel Insurance sustain a 26-game unbeaten streak last season.”
Nigeria will tackle Lesotho on Thursday, November 16, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.
The Super Eagles will then face Zimbabwe next in her second match.