By Rosemary Okoduwa
Bendel Insurance FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars in the match day 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin. The decisive goal was scored by Kayode Oke Solomon in the 20th minute, earning him the Man of the Match award.
The win propelled Insurance FC to fifth place on the table with 44 points. This victory marks the team’s second win over Sunshine Stars this season, having defeated them 2-1 in the first round.
In a post-match interview, Head Coach Greg Ikhenoba praised his team’s resilience, acknowledging their noticeable weakness and fatigue. “I thank God we got the three points; it was what we planned to get. I thank the management for standing behind us and thank the boys for their resilience.”
Coach Ikhenoba attributed the team’s success to their busy schedule, playing multiple games within a short period, including a recent trip to Umuahia for the Abia Warriors match and Lafia for the FA cup. He assured fans of a good result in their upcoming match against Kano Pillars.
Meanwhile, Coach Ikhenoba received the League Bloggers award for Best Manager of the Month for February 2025. Since taking over as head coach, Ikhenoba has successfully guided Insurance from the bottom of the league to a comfortable fifth place.
Upon receiving the award, Coach Ikhenoba expressed gratitude to God, dedicating the honor to the management, players, and fans of Bendel Insurance.