Category: Bendel Insurance
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Bendel Insurance Coach hails team’s resilience after hard-fought win over Sunshine Stars
Bendel Insurance head coach, Greg Ikhenoba, has praised his team’s determination following their 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars in Matchday 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin. Kayode Oke Solomon scored the decisive goal in the 20th minute, securing all three points for the Benin Arsenals against the…
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Rivers United edge Tornadoes as Remo Stars falter once again away from home
NPFL side, Rivers United closed gap on top place Remo Stars with a slim over Niger Tornadoes after Remo Stars loss to Bendel Insurance in the match day 28 fixtures played on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Rivers kept a third consecutive clean sheets to beat Niger Tornadoes 1-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium…
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Bendel Insurance take the day against Ikorodu City
Bendel Insurance grounded the result at home against Ikorodu City to continue their resurgence in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Benin Arsenals edged the Oga Boys 2-1 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Thursday to move to the 8th position on the standings. It was a contest dominated by the hosts in…
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Bendel Insurance resurgence continues with thrashing of Niger Tornadoes
The resurgence continues for Bendel Insurance out of the relegation zone following a stunning 3-0 win over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Benin Arsenals maximized the advantage of a one-man numerical strength to score three goals against the Ikon Allah side at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Julius Emiloju put the hosts in…
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NFF disciplinary committee restores Nasarawa United, Bendel Insurance 3 points, 3 goals
The NFF Disciplinary Committee has set aside the decision to deduct 3 points each from Bendel Insurance and Nasarawa United in their matches against Kano Pillars FC and Rivers United FC respectively, Nigeriasoccernet.com report The committee reviewed protests from Bendel Insurance FC, Plateau United FC, and Nasarawa United FC against NPFL rulings, overturning the points…
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Enyimba fall in Benin, 3SC unbeaten run end as Pillars get first win in 4 matches
It was all wins for the home teams in the three matches played on Wednesday in the Nigeria Premier Football League match 20 rescheduled games as Kano Pillars returned to winning ways, Shooting Stars unbeaten run end while Enyimba struggle continues, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. People’s Elephant fell once away from home after they lost 0-1 to…
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Rivers United rally back twice to a point against Insurance in Port Harcourt
Rivers United’s title pursuit faced a setback after drawing with Bendel Insurance at home on Thursday, according to Nigeriasoccernet.com. The Pride of Rivers had to come back twice to play a 2-2 draw against the Benin Arsenals at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. The visitors were already in front of the 6th minute courtesy of Meyiwa Oritseweyinmi’s…
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NPFL: Bendel Insurance strengthens squad with 11 new signings
Bendel Insurance has bolstered its squad with 11 new players as they prepare for the remainder of the 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The reinforcements come as the team aims to strengthen its performance in the highly competitive league. The new arrivals include Arinze Ogbonna, Olawale Samson, Amietimi Enewarikpemi, Richards Christopher,…
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NPFL: Akwa United, Bendel Insurance settle for share of spoils
Akwa United and Bendel Insurance settled for the share of the spoils after their match day 16 Nigeria Premier Football League clash on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The match between the Promise Keepers and the Benin Arsenals at the Nest of Champions ended 1-1 after 90 minutes. The hosts were in the lead as early as…
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2024/25 NPFL: Mohammed Babaganaru walks away from Akwa United
Nigeriasoccernet.com learned that Mohammed Babaganaru has stepped down as Akwa United’s head coach following the club’s 1-1 draw today against Bendel Insurance at the Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The experienced coach has resigned from his position as head coach of Promise Keepers. The team is currently struggling in 19th place in the league, having accumulated only 16…
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NPFL adjusts matchday 16 fixture to accommodate Enyimba’s CAF Confederation Cup game
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has rescheduled the Match Day 16 encounter between Akwa United and Bendel Insurance to Monday, December 9, 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Initially planned for Sunday, December 8, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the match was shifted to accommodate another high-profile game at the venue. The adjustment…
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NPFL: Relief for Lobi Stars, Bendel Insurance in wins over Kwara Utd, Plateau Utd
Strugglers Lobi Stars and Bendel Insurance earned wins to ease the relegation battle in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lobi Stars defeated Kwara United 1-0 to move out of the relegation zone and ease pressure from Coach Daniel Amokachi at the Lafia City Stadium. A goal from Peter Onah in the 26th minute…
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NPFL comes hard on Bendel Insurance for match security breach
Bendel Insurance have been sanctioned by the Nigeria Premier Football League for not providing adequate security during their match day 11 encounter against Kano Pillars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Benin Arsenals were charged for breaching the league’s framework after poor security which saw unauthorized persons gaining access to restricted areas to attack the match officials. The…
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NPFL: Dela Akorli’s strike return Remo Stars to winning ways
Remo Stars football club ensured they got all 3 points when they played Bendel Insurance in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 8 encounter on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. It was a hard-fought 1-0 victory for the Sky Blue Stars at the Remo Stars Stadium who are smarting from a 3-1 loss over Plateau United…
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NPFL: Sunday of draws as league enter week 2
The 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season witnessed an unusual turn of events on Sunday with 4 of the 5 games played ending in a draw, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. It was a big weekend entirely for the league as only two victories were recorded in 7 games played between Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, Remo…
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Junior Osaghae, Paul Obatta join Cletus Emotan at Dodoma Jiji
Former Bendel Insurance teammates, Paul Obata and Junior Osaghae have both joined Tanzania Premier League club side, Dodoma Jiji FC, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigerian striker, Junior Osaghae officially joined Dodoma Jiji Football Club of Tanzania after completing his routine medical on a two-year deal with option for more from Bendel Insurance FC. The vastly experienced striker…
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Doma United suffer road crash
Gombe based outfit, Doma United were involved in a motor accident on their way back to the North after their Matchday 35 survival battle against Heartland of Owerri, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Savannah Tigers lost to another relegation threatened side 3-1 away in Owerri but still tied on points with Sporting Lagos and Bayelsa United in…
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Nduka seals win for Remo, Doma return to winning ways
Remo Stars returned to second place while Doma United and Bendel Insurance returned to winning ways in the first batch of the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 34 matches on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Remo Stars scored a late goal through Nduka Junior to seal a 2-1 over Kano Pillars while Doma United and Bendel Insurance…
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FA Cup: Defending champions Bendel Insurance, Plateau United, Lobi Stars, Doma United crash out
Bendel Insurance who won the title in 2023 have been knocked out of the competition by Nigeria National League side, Wikki Tourist in the round of 32, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Defending champions gallantly bowed out of the 2024 President Federation Cup. It wasn't our day at the Area3 in Abuja. Our focus now on NPFLMD33 @Sunshine…