NPFL25: Bendel Insurance FC Obtain Away Point At Warriors Stronghold














NPFL25: Bendel Insurance FC Obtain Away Point At Warriors Stronghold

By Editor 


Bendel Insurance Football  Club of Benin,Wednesday, February 19,2025 continued with their impressive run since the change in their technical crew as they grabbed another valuable away point in a tough terrain after a goalless draw with El-kanemi Warriors in the match day 25 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

The resurgent Benin Arsenals showed hunger and thirst for victory throughout the encounter at the El-Kanemi stadium ,with Osahon Osobo connecting well with Oke Kayode whose brilliant efforts  almost to the visitors getting a breakthrough in the 26th minute of the tough and highly entertaining game,but former Insurance goalkeeper Kolawole Oladipo denied him  the chance with his magical gloves.

 Insurance young goalkeeper Joshua Baba proved his worth as he made three incredible saves (16,76,84 minutes) to keep  his side in the game as Insurance held on to the end and shared the spoils.

Bendel Insurance FC now have 35 points and remained comfortable at the middle of the table ahead of their next game which is against Ikorodu City on Wednesday, February 27 in Benin. 

Insurance FC have proven to be a force to reckon with in the premier League since Coach Greg Ikhenoba got promoted to the Head Coach position after the resignation of his former boss coach Monday Odigie. He has  been able to guide the Benin Arsenals to navigate throughout the relegation waters and now in the top ten list, a feat that has earned him commendation from the management and fans of the club.

The Benin Arsenal, before their trip to Maiduguri thrashed Niger Tornadoes 3-0 in the Matchday 24 fixture of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. They had pipped Enyimba FC four days earlier,the same day their three deducted points were returned to them by the NFF appeal committee after a thorough investigation.

Recall that Insurance FC and El-Kanemi Warriors also shared points in their first round meeting in Benin on October 5,2024 at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium. The Warriors shocked the Benin Arsenals just two minutes into the game with a goal scored by Mustapha   before Michael Enaruna's 19 minutes equalizer for Insurance.

In a post match interview ,the Head coach of Bendel Insurance Greg Ikhenoba said he was happy with the away point.

He commended his players for their sense of commitment and determination, saying that he was afraid that fatigue could set in after playing four or five league and FA cup matches within a week and the long travel distance.

"I give God the glory and thank the boys for their patriotism and loyalty to the club. We have been very busy since two weeks playing between three days intervals. I'm pleased with the result today, considering the distance we covered. We had to leave Benin on Sunday night immediately after playing against  Tornadoes. 

Bendel Insurance are hosts to Ikorodu City  in the match day 26 fixtures on Wednesday. #

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