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Bendel Insurance Edge Enyimba in Hard-Fought NPFL Clash
- Kayode Oke’s 55th-minute strike sealed a 1-0 victory for Bendel Insurance over Enyimba.
- Enyimba played with 10 men after Innocent Gabriel was sent off in the first half.
- Insurance’s win boosts their continental hopes ahead of their clash with Niger Tornadoes.
Bendel Insurance FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Enyimba International FC in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Week 20 fixture at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Wednesday.
The decisive moment came in the 55th minute when Kayode Oke deflected a shot from Nnamdi Anthony into the net, sealing all three points for the hosts.
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The game was fiercely contested, but Enyimba’s challenge was weakened early in the first half when defender Innocent Gabriel received a red card for a foul on Oke. Despite being a man down, the visitors pushed for an equalizer, making five second-half substitutions, including ex-international Junior Lokosa, Somiari Alalibo, and Chinedu Ufere, but Insurance held firm to secure the win.
After the match, Insurance head coach Greg Ikhenoba described the victory as a perfect birthday gift ahead of his celebration on Thursday. He praised his players’ efforts and vowed continued improvement as the league progresses.
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Enyimba head coach Stanley Eguma lamented his team’s missed opportunities and promised adjustments before their upcoming Week 25 clash against Rivers United.
In the first-leg encounter earlier this season, Bendel Insurance held Enyimba to a goalless draw in Aba. Up next, they will host Niger Tornadoes on Sunday, with a win boosting their chances of securing a continental ticket.
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