The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has praised Bendel Insurance Football Club for their impressive 2-1 away victory over Kwara United in their Matchday 11 encounter. The win, which was Bendel Insurance's first away victory of the 2026/2027 NPFL season, was recorded at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, Ilorin, Kwara State. Enabulele commended the players for their determination, discipline, unity, and improved performance.
Bendel Insurance staged an impressive comeback to overcome Kwara United in an entertaining encounter. Kwara United took the lead in the 47th minute, but the Benin Arsenals responded through their captain, Kayode Oke, who restored parity five minutes later. The visitors completed the comeback in the 56th minute when Chinedu Nwosu unleashed a brilliant strike to secure all three points for Bendel Insurance. This victory strengthens their position among the league's leading contenders.
Enabulele, in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, noted that the victory reflected the team's growing confidence and commitment to achieving its season's objectives. He commended Coach Kennedy Boboye and his technical team for their tactical brilliance and the players for giving their all until the final whistle. The Edo sports commission boss emphasized that the team's current third-place position should serve as motivation to aim higher.
Enabulele maintained that while the victory was commendable, occupying third position on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table is not enough to achieve the club's ambition for the season. He recalled Bendel Insurance's recent victory over Rivers United in Benin, which ended the Port Harcourt-based side's unbeaten run. The successive victories are a significant boost to the team's confidence and momentum.
The Edo sports commission boss assured the players and supporters of the Commission's continued backing. He reiterated his commitment to providing the necessary support to sustain the team's progress and ensure consistent performances throughout the season. Enabulele added that the win should inspire the players to push even harder in upcoming games.
The victory takes Bendel Insurance to third position on the NPFL table with 18 points from 10 matches, behind Rivers United and Rangers International. The Benin Arsenals will return to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, to host Rangers International of Enugu in their next outstanding league fixture, scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Enabulele concluded by stating that Bendel Insurance is a club with pride, history, and identity, and they are confident that the team will continue to rise. He noted that it is on record that they have always had it so good against Kwara United, especially on their home ground, and today's outcome was no exception.
Key points
- - Bendel Insurance secured their first away win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Kwara United. - The team currently occupies third position on the NPFL table with 18 points from 10 matches. - Enabulele urges the team to aim higher, stating that third position is not enough to achieve their season's objectives.
