Bendel Insurance have vowed to bounce back swiftly following a frustrating 2-1 defeat to Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 13 clash in Ibadan on Friday.
In a tightly contested encounter at the Lekan Salami Stadium that appeared headed for a stalemate, the hosts broke the deadlock in the 84th minute through Olakunle Akala before Qamar Adegoke doubled their advantage two minutes into stoppage time.
Alex Oweilayefa pulled a goal back for the visitors in the dying moments of added time, though it proved mere consolation as the Oluyole Warriors held on for all three points.
Reacting to the setback via their official X handle, the Benin Arsenal acknowledged the disappointment of the result while expressing determination to regroup ahead of their next fixture.
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“A disappointing night on the road as Bendel Insurance fall 2-1 to Shooting Stars in Ibadan,” the club stated. “We take the lessons and move forward.”
Despite the loss, Bendel Insurance remain firmly in the upper echelon of the NPFL standings, sitting third on the table with 21 points from 13 matches.
