The lone goal scored by Qudus Akanni gave Remo Stars their first league win over Bendel Insurance in nine meetings.
have confirmed their place in continental football next season after a lone-goal victory over Bendel Insurance on the last day of action at the NPFL Super Six Championship in Lagos.
Qudus Akanni’s 36th-minute strike gave the Sky Blue Stars their first win over Bendel Insurance in nine league meetings. Moments after, Imade, who had been a threat in the Remo Stars’ defence, failed to direct his header from Zaidu Ayuba’s cross towards the goal. A minute later, Akanni almost doubled the lead for the Ikenne-based side, but Amas’ showed sharp reflex as he parried the ball into the legs of Nwaeze, who fired towards the goalkeeper for a double save.
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