Enyimba ends fruitless run against Bendel Insurance


In the rescheduled first round of the Nigeria Premier Football League in Aba, Enyimba defeated Benin Arsenals 2-1, ending a barren losing streak against Bendel Insurance.

The last time the NPFL title holders defeated Monday Odigi’s team was in February 2008.

At that time, we won 3-1.

The hosts took the lead in the 70th minute with a goal from Joseph Atour.

Five minutes later, Bendel Insurance’s Ismael Seriki scored the equalizer.

Powerful forward Chijoke Mbaoma scored Enyimba’s winning goal in the 80th minute.

With this win, Enyinba moved up from 16th to 8th place.

Finidi George’s side have amassed 13 points from eight games.

Insurance remains in 6th place with 19 points after nine games.

Source: dailypost.ng

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