Bendel Insurance Defeats Enyimba 2-0 In NPFL Encounter

Bendel Insurance defeated Enyimba FC 2-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter, boosting their hopes of continental qualification on Saturday, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, Edo State.

Bendel’s Alex Oweilayefa put his side in front in the 27th minute after a brilliant piece of play.

Efe Ubiomo then doubled the lead for Bendel Insurance in 76th minute to put the result beyond doubt.

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Enyimba looked for a way back into the encounter, but could not break Bendel Insurance’s resilient defence.

Goals in each half from Oweilayefa and Ubiomo secured the win for Insurance. It is now a 10th defeat of the campaign for the Enyimba FC.

The win means Bendel Insurance moves up to 6th position with 37 points on the NPFL table. For Enyimba, they remain in 12th place on 31 points.

Sunday’s NPFL fixtures (All WAT)

Kano Pillars vs Remo Stars (3:30pm)

Abia Warriors Vs Rangers International (4:00pm)

Plateau United Vs Kwara United (4:00pm)

Ikorodu City Vs Niger Tornadoes (4:00pm)

Wikki Tourist Vs Katsina United (4:00pm)

Warri Wolves Vs El-Kanemi Warriors (4:00pm)

Kun Khalifat FC Vs Shooting Stars (4:00pm)

Nasarawa United Vs Bayelsa United (4:00pm).