Amas Obasogie

Amas Obasogie

Personal information
Full name	Amas Obasogie
Date of birth	(1999-12-27) 27 December 1999 (age 26)
Place of birth	Benin City, Nigeria
Position	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Singida Black Stars
Number	12
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
–2024	Bendel Insurance	33	(0)
2024–2025	Fasil Kenema	11	(0)
2025–	Singida Black Stars	5	(0)
International career‡
2025–	Nigeria	1	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing   Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Morocco
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of December 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 20:00, 16 December 2025 (UTC)

Amas Daniel Obasogie (born 27 December 1999) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Singida Black Stars in the Tanzanian Premier League and the Nigeria national team. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

Early life

Obasogie was born in Benin City, Nigeria.

Club career

Obasogie began his career with Bendel Insurance FC, where he played as a goalkeeper in the Nigeria Professional Football League. ^[7]

In 2024, he transferred to Fasil Kenema SC in the Ethiopian Premier League. ^[8]

In 2025, he joined Singida Black Stars FC in Tanzania. ^{[9] [10]}

International career

Obasogie has been part of training squads for Nigeria's national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. ^{[11] [12] [13]}

On 11 December 2025, Obasogie was called up to the Nigeria squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. ^[14]

Style of play

He is known for his shot-stopping, confidence, and ability to command the penalty box. ^[15]

Honours

Nigeria

• Africa Cup of Nations third place: 2025 ^[16]

References

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3. "Amas Obabsogie Biography: All You Need To Know About The Super Eagles Shot Stopper. - Sportever". 2025-12-11. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
4. Akinbo, Peter (2025-03-19). "Obasogie hopes to emulate Nwabali". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
5. Adewale, Abiodun (2024-08-19). "Why Obasogie dumped Insurance for Ethiopian club". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
6. Adewale, Abiodun (2023-11-14). "Excited Obasogie hits Eagles camp". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
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8. "Amas Obasogie Biography". Sportever. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
9. "Singida Black Stars sign Nigerian goalkeeper". Bold Sports NG. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
10. Ogunbayo, Abiodun (2025-12-04). "Amas Obasogie Shines as Singida Black Stars Hold Azam FC in Goalless Draw". Sports247 Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
11. "Amas Obasogie Biography". Contents101. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
12. "Nwabali, Uzoho, and the keeper conundrum that could scupper Nigeria at AFCON". ESPN.com. 2025-12-20. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
13. "Obasogie Pledges Commitment After Earning AFCON Call‑Up - Football In Nigeria". 2025-12-04. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
14. "Nigeria name star-packed AFCON squad as Osimhen and Lookman lead Super Eagles challenge". Confederation of African Football. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
15. "Amas Obasogie stats". Flashscore Nigeria. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
16. Stevens, Rob (17 January 2026). "Afcon 2025: Egypt 0-0 Nigeria (2-4 pens) - Super Eagles finish third". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 January 2026.