Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has come out to dismiss allegations of his involvement in match-fixing, following his three month suspension by Tanzanian Premier League side Singida Black Stars, Footynaija.com reports.
Black Stars announced Obasogie’s suspension on Friday, with a statement from the club citing an ongoing investigation into allegations of match-fixing involving the Nigeria international as the reason for their actions.
The games under scrutiny include a CAF Confederations Cup clash against Flambeau de Centre and another in the Tanzanian Premier League against Namungo FC with the latter taking place as recently as Thursday.
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Obasogie is under fire for allegedly manipulating the outcome of both games which saw Singida Black Stars lose vital points largely due to some questionable pieces of goalkeeping. However, the 26-year-old insists the two incidents were merely sporting errors rather than misconducts.
“I state clearly that I have never engaged in match-fixing and will never do so,” Obasogie said, per quotes on Complete Sports.
“The goals conceded in the CAF Confederation Cup match against Flambeau de Centre and the NBC Premier League fixture against Namungo FC were the result of footballing errors, not deliberate misconduct.
“I accept full responsibility for my performance; however, mistakes on the field must not be mistaken for match manipulation. I’m committed to serving the club with honour and contributing to its success.”
Obasogie has only made a handful of appearances for Singida Black Stars since joining the Tanzanian outfit from Fasil Kenema late last year, yet he finds himself knee-deep in a scandalous controversy that could have significant ramifications for his career.
Now rooted to the sidelines following his suspension, the Super Eagles shot-stopper will be looking to prove his innocence and clear his name as Black Stars carry on with their investigation into the matter.
