Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has congratulated Bendel Insurance goalkeeper, Amas Obasogie for his invitation into the Super Eagles.
Obaseki in a statement on his X handle said the Benin Arsenals shot-stopper 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.
Obaseki highlighted the 23-year-old’s impressive performance in Bendel Insurance’s 26-game unbeaten streak last season and maintained that the call-up is a win for the sustained investment in the sports sector in the state.
“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 stated
“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 host Lesotho on Thursday, November 16 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.
The Super Eagles will play Zimbabwe next on November 16.
Obaseki hails Insurance goalie Obasogie on Super Eagles’ invitation
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