Match Fixing: Amas Obasogie Received a Three-Month Suspension

Super Eagles reserve shot stopper, Amas Obasogie has been suspended by his team due to accusations of match-fixing.  Obasogie’s team, Singida Black Stars, revealed the three-month suspension in a statement on Friday.

Although, the Tanzanian club did not provide specifics about the accusations made against the Nigerian international but it has been revealed that an investigation is underway.

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On Thursday, Singida Black Stars played Namungo FC in the Tanzanian league and Obasogie made a howler late in the injury time. Deep into stoppage time, Namungo’s free kick gave Black Stars a 1-0 lead. At first glance, the delivery of the freekick appeared to be a simple catch, but Obasogie’s error in catching the freekick gave the opposition an equalizer which was scored by Fabrice Ngoy.

Additionally, Ugandan player Khalid Aucho received a three-month suspension from the team “for indiscipline and absenteeism from work.”

The team then issued a warning to all of its employees and players to maintain accountability, discipline, and respect for the badge.

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Obasogie left Ethiopia’s Fasil Kenema to join the Singida Black Stars in 2025.

The Super Eagles camp has consistently featured the shot stopper. He was a member of the Morocco-based 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) bronze-winning team. In the tournament, he was Nigeria’s third-choice goalie, behind Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali.

In recent years, Obasogie has become the second Nigerian goalie to be involved in a match-fixing scandal. Maduka Okoye’s involvement in a betting scandal in 2025 resulted in a two-month suspension from all football activities in Italy and this has raised concerns amongst football lovers.