Obasogie: Don’t punish Super Eagles keeper over human error, Coach Adisa, others warn Tanzanian club
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, Coach Amusa Adisa, has cautioned Tanzanian side Singida Black Stars SC against hastily punishing Nigerian shot-stopper Amas Obasogie over what he described as “human error” rather than match fixing.
Obasogie, who has represented the Super Eagles, was recently suspended by the club following goals conceded in a CAF Confederation Cup fixture against Flambeau du Centre and a domestic league clash with Namungo FC.
Reacting in Ilorin, Adisa urged the club’s hierarchy not to confuse on-field mistakes with deliberate misconduct.
“Goalkeepers make mistakes all the time. That is how goals happen,” Adisa said. “Unfortunately, the spectre of match fixing has become troubling in modern football, with more cases emerging globally.
“But club authorities must exercise caution in order not to ruin a player’s career without concrete proof.”
He emphasized that while match fixing remains a grave threat to the integrity of the game, allegations must be supported by thorough investigation and credible evidence.
Also weighing in, former Enyimba and 3SC goalkeeper Mike Uweru said video clips cited against Obasogie did not conclusively prove wrongdoing.
“From the footage, his slip while attempting to hold the ball appeared unintended,” Uweru explained. “In a crowded six-yard box, a goalkeeper has split seconds to react. A deflection from an opponent could easily send the ball back into the net.”
Meanwhile, Obasogie has strongly denied the allegations, describing them as unfounded and damaging to his integrity.
In a statement addressed to the club’s management, teammates, supporters and the wider football community, he insisted he has never engaged in match manipulation.
“I accept responsibility for my performance in those matches,” he stated, “but mistakes on the field must not be mistaken for match manipulation.”
The goalkeeper has expressed readiness to face any disciplinary panel to clear his name, reaffirming his commitment and loyalty to Singida Black Stars as investigations continue.
