Bendel Insurance FC pips Sunshine Stars 1-0 to continue impressive run

Posted : 24 March 2025

Bendel Insurance FC defeated Sunshine Stars of Akure 1-0 on Saturday in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 30 fixture played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin.

Kayode Oke Solomon scored the only goal of the match in the 20th minute, helping the Benin Arsenals secure all three points against the Owena Waves of Akure.

The energetic striker, Kayode Oke, who was outstanding in the match, sent his long-range curled strike into the far corner of the net, sending the already agitated home fans into wild jubilation.

Kayode's outstanding performance and fantastic strike earned him the Man of the Match award.

This important 1-0 home victory has now pushed Insurance FC up to 5th place on the table with 44 points.

Recall that Insurance defeated Sunshine Stars 2-1 in the first round of the season.

The Benin Arsenals will be heading to the northern part of the country again on Wednesday as they face Kano Pillars in Match Day 31, where Insurance will be looking to take revenge.

Bendel Insurance suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Kano Pillars in Benin during their first-round meeting at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

In a post-match interview, the Head Coach of Bendel Insurance, Greg Ikhenoba, showered praise on his boys for holding on to their first-half lead despite noticeable weaknesses.

According to him, securing all three points was the most important part of the game, and he thanked God that his team managed to achieve it.

"I thank God we got the three points; that was our plan. I also thank the management for standing behind us and appreciate the boys for their resilience.

"As a matter of fact, some of my boys are fatigued and need rest. They have been very busy, playing two or three games within a week while making long-distance journeys.

"Last week, we traveled to Umuahia for our match against Abia Warriors and, the next day, moved to Lafia, Nasarawa State, for the Round of 64 FA Cup. So, I must commend my boys—they have done well."

The award-winning coach, Greg Ikhenoba, stated that the team is now focused on their game against Kano Pillars and assured Insurance fans of a good result.

Meanwhile, Coach Greg Ikhenoba has received the League Bloggers Award as the Best Manager of February 2025.

Since his promotion to head coach following the resignation of his former boss, Monday Odigie, Coach Greg Ikhenoba has proven his critics wrong.

He guided Insurance from the bottom of the league table to a comfortable position, and they now sit in 5th place.

Upon receiving the award plaque, Coach Ikhenoba expressed his appreciation for the honor.

"I return the glory to God for making this possible. I dedicate this award to the management and supporters of Bendel Insurance.

"I also dedicate this award to our tireless fans and supporters, including our good friends who have stood by us."

Bendel Insurance FC pips Sunshine Stars 1-0 to continue impressive run

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