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Bendel Insurance goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has been handed a late invitation for Nigeria\u2019s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n

Obasogie will replace Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, one of the invited 23 players, who pulled out on Monday.<\/p>\n

Obasogie is expected to storm the Super Eagles camp on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the first time he has been invited to the national team.<\/p>\n

The shot-stopper played a crucial role in Bendel Insurance\u2019s Federation Cup success last season.<\/p>\n

He is currently rated as one of the best goalkeepers in the Nigerian Premier Football League.<\/p>\n

2026 WCQ: Insurance goalie Obasogie replaces Okoye in Super Eagles\u2019 squad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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