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Imade’s strike helps Bendel Insurance to Federation Cup triumph

Imade’s strike helps Bendel Insurance to Federation Cup triumph

Bendel Insurance are the new Federation Cup champions after defeating 10-man Enugu Rangers 1-0 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State, thanks to a well-taken penalty from leading marksman Osarenkhoe Imade. The 22-year-old calmly converted his spotkick, sending goalkeeper Detan Ogundare the wrong way just before halftime after Rangers defender Chinerem Ugbwueze was adjudged to have handled the ball in his own box. The...

U17 AFCON: Ugbade confident of Nigeria’s chances after group stage draw

NPFL: Bendel Insurance held by Shooting Stars, Enyimba seal comeback victory

Bendel Insurance maintained their unbeaten start to the Nigeria Premier Football League season by playing out a 2-2 draw against Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium. Osarenkhoe Imade opened the scoring with an early goal in the 1st minute, as his low shot beat goalkeeper Okechukwu Johnson. The goal was his fifth of the season, tying him with Enyimba’s Chukwuemeka Obioma. Ismael Sarki added the...

U17 AFCON: Ugbade confident of Nigeria’s chances after group stage draw

NPFL: Kwara Utd, Remo Stars & Bendel Insurance secure wins

After receiving a two-game ultimatum from the management of Kwara United, coach Audu Mohammed registered his first win of the season by defeating Akwa United 2-1 at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Wednesday. Wasiu Alalade put the Afonja Warriors ahead with a ferocious strike from the edge of the box in the 15th minute. Cyril Olisema drew the away team level with his 69th minute effort,...

NPFL: Remo Stars outshine Shooting Stars in Southwest derby

NPFL: Bendel Insurance stun Remo Stars to extend perfect start

The battle between the two teams with a perfect record in the new Nigeria Premier Football League season ended in a 3-0 defeat for Remo Stars at the hands of newly-promoted Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Insurance began the game strong, as they have done in their three previous matches, as Osarenkhoe Imade continued his scintillating form in front of goal to give them...

NPFL: Imade’s late header sends Bendel Insurance to the top

NPFL: Imade’s late header sends Bendel Insurance to the top

Newcomers Bendel Insurance continued their impressive form since getting back into the Nigerian Premier Football League, as they left it late to seal a 2-1 win over Plateau United, thanks to a header from in-form striker Osarenkhoe Imade. Ismael Sarki's second goal of the season threw Insurance fans into wild jubilation at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, as he opened the scoring in the 53rd minute with...