SPORT: Obasogie joins Eagles camp
Amas Obasogie, the goalkeeper for Bendel Insurance, was ecstatic to be called up to the Super Eagles for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. He was looking forward to growing as a player on his first call-up.
On Monday, after Udinese goalie Maduka Okoye withdrew from the games, coach Jose Peseiro gave Obasogie a late call-up.
With God's help, I can confirm that, on Monday evening, our team secretary informed me of the news. Obasogie told our correspondent, "He told me I've been lucky to get called to the Super Eagles, and I was very excited instantly."
Along with the rest of the team, the Bendel Insurance goalie started training on Tuesday, expressing his excitement for his time on the national team.
"I am excited to learn a lot from everyone in the team when we resume camp tomorrow," Obasogie stated.
Obasogie played a key role in Bendel Insurance's victory in the Federation Cup and their league-leading 21-game winning streak in the previous season.
With the same intensity, he has opened the new season with six clean sheets in seven games and just one goal conceded. The 23-year-old has received support from Bendel Insurance, teammates, and supporters to be a good representative of the NPFL in camp.
A dependable bird that is tested and trusted, secure between the sticks, finds a new perch. Congratulations on being invited to play for the Super Eagles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Lesotho, Amas "Lewinsky" Obasogie. The club wrote on Tuesday, "Best wishes from the camp."
Benjamin Tanimu, an insurance defender, also complimented Obasogie, citing a photo that was taken following the defender's return from the national U-23 camp earlier in the year.
"When you celebrate others, it will come back to you in a very special way." Invited to the Nigeria Super Eagles is Amas Obasogie. Best wishes, boss," the defender wrote.
"Greetings, Amas Obasogie. You're worthy of everything. Goalkeeper Tamara Ezekiel, we are really proud of you, midfielder Tamara Ezekiel also posted.
He received messages from the fans as well. "Greetings, Amas Obasogie. Glory to God, we saw it coming. Best wishes, bro," commented Iyke Obi.
"Congratulations, Amas. I have no doubt that you will inspire us." "Your record speaks volumes," added an admirer going by the handle Ire.
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