Bendel Insurance goalkeeper and captain, Amas Obasogie, etched his name in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) record books yesterday, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes.
In a match against Katsina United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Obasogie secured his 17th clean sheet of the season, surpassing the previous record of 16 set by Kwara United's Adewale Adeyinka in the 2021 season.
This remarkable feat highlights Obasogie's exceptional skill and composure between the posts. His consistent shutouts have been a major factor in Bendel Insurance's success this season.
The clean sheet record adds another accomplishment to Obasogie's impressive resume, solidifying his position as one of the league's most dependable goalkeepers.
It will be interesting to see if Obasogie can continue his shutout streak in the remaining matches of the season.
His performance has undoubtedly boosted Bendel Insurance's confidence and could potentially propel them towards a strong finish in the NPFL. Fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Obasogie's record-breaking season.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola