Bendel Insurance stun Akwa United as Nigerian League returns

Before the kickoff, a minute's silence was observed in respect of the deceased former Akwa United Chairman, Obong Isong, who died...

season finally got underway on Sunday with the only game of the day taking place at the Nest of Champions, Uyo, between Akwa United and newcomers, Bendel Insurance.

Imade Osehenkhoe, a graduate of the University of Benin , scored the first goal of the NPFL season from a quick finish from midfielder, Devine Nwachukwu, in the 39th minute, before Seriki Ismael doubled the lead for the Benin Arsenal.Before the kickoff, a minute’s silence was observed in respect of the deceased former Akwa United Chairman, Obong Isong, who died on 2 December 2022.

The game was still barren after the half-hour mark with the hosts putting up the visitors to an offensive test. The visitors then added the second goal two minutes before the halftime break through Ismael Seriki who poked in the ball after an initial save by Akwa United’s goalkeeper Godsgift Elkanah’s

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