Bendel Insurance Defeat Kun Khalifat 4–2, Enabulele Extols ‘Roaring’ Benin Titans










Bendel Insurance Defeat Kun Khalifat 4–2, Enabulele Extols ‘Roaring’ Benin Titans


By Editor 

Bendel Insurance FC continued their impressive start to the 2026/27 Euromatch NPFL campaign on Sunday, roaring to a thrilling 4–2 victory over Kun Khalifat FC at the iconic Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.

The team wasted little time announcing their intentions, with Alex Oweiyalefa heading home the opener in the 5th minute before Suraju Lawal doubled the advantage in the 19th minute.

Insurance came out firing after the interval, with Chinedu Nwosu striking almost immediately after the restart to make it 3–0 in the 46th minute.

Kun Khalifat missed a penalty before eventually converting another spot kick to pull one back. But the Benin Arsenal refused to surrender their dominance, with Nwosu completing his brace in the 66th minute to restore Insurance’s three-goal advantage.

The visitors grabbed a late second goal, but Insurance held firm to seal a convincing 4–2 triumph and send their supporters into wild celebrations.

Reacting to the victory through his Media Aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, hailed the team for what he described as a “powerful statement of intent.”

Enabulele commended the management, technical crew led by Coach Kennedy Boboye, and the players for their determination, resilience and attacking quality, particularly praising Oweiyalefa, Lawal and Nwosu for their goals.

He said the performance demonstrated the growing confidence within the squad and reflected the renewed ambition to restore Bendel Insurance to its rightful position among the leading clubs in Nigerian football.

The Sports Commission chairman urged the team to remain focused, disciplined and consistent, stressing that the long NPFL season would demand sustained commitment.

“The Benin Insurance FC are roaring again,” Enabulele declared, calling on the players to keep the winning fire burning and continue making Edo proud, he encouraged fans to continually support the team with their presence especially at home matches.

Following the victory, Bendel Insurance moved to third position on the NPFL table with six points, behind leaders Doma United and Barau FC, after three matches.

The Benin Arsenal had suffered a defeat to Nasarawa United in Lafia in their previous outing but bounced back strongly against Kun Khalifat to keep their campaign firmly on track.


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