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Bendel Insurance Now Only Side With 100% Win Record

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4 years ago

January 28, 2023

After crushing Remo Stars of Ikene, in their top of the table clash, in Benin; Bendel Insurance has made clear their intentions, to qualify for the season ending Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Super 6.

After wandering in the lower division (Nigeria National League) for some years, Insurance got promoted back to the top flight; and after the first four matches of the season, they have made secrete of their intentions.

Already, they won 2-0 at 2021 Champions, Akwa United, and followed it with an eye-catching 2-1 home victory over last season’s runners up Plateau United, before edging Kwara United at their adopted home, in I Ibadan.

In all of these games, their prolific striker, Imade Osarenkhoe, who was the too scorer in the NNL last season, scored a goal in each game, and also started the rush, in their 3-0 thrashing of Remo Stars, who until Day-4, were yet to concede a goal.

A closer look at the Edo Arsenal, will easily reveal to one, that they have a very compact team, with a crop of young lads, mixed with experienced campaigners; like Austin Oguye who joined from Lobi Stars; Peter Ambrose, formerly of Kaduna United, and Abia Warriors and Jide Williams who previously played for Kwara United.

These and others, are the experienced players in the team, but the new kid on the block, and the lip of every follower of the league, is Imade Osarenkhoe.

A goal in each of the four matches, he and Insurance has played so far this season, makes him the leading goal scorer of the league.

Together with former Under-17 player, Divine Nwachukwu, and Emmanuel Seriki who is on 3 goals, thus far this season, they have made things happen for Bendel Insurance,who are top of the NPFL Group A log with 12 points, 3 clears of second in the table, Remo Stars.

Imade Osehenkhoe scored in the fifth minute, blew away the aura of invincibility, Remo Stars commanded before the match, and further goals from Emmanuel Seriki, in the 29th minute and Austin Ogunye, in the 78th minute, completed the rout.

In Uyo, Isaac George had put the hosts, Dakkada FC ahead in the 16th minute; before Rivers United fought back to score two goals in the last 12 minutes, through Nyima Nwangwa and Naibe Akpesiri to win the tie 2-1; with all three goals, coming in the opening half.

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Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Feat Draws Musawa’s Commendation

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19 hours ago

November 8, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat to claim Nigeria’s first title in the competition and make history as the first African nation to win the tournament.

Awawu Bashiru gave Nigeria the lead in the 39th minute before Oluebube Umejiaku extended the advantage two minutes after the restart. Japan’s Fuki Ito reduced the deficit in the 80th minute, but the Nigerian girls held on to secure a memorable victory.

In a congratulatory message was signed by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister, Nneka Ikem Anibeze on Sunday in Abuja, Musawa described the achievement as a defining moment for Nigeria and a significant milestone for African women’s football, attributing the success to the team’s resilience, talent and determination.

“This is more than a trophy. It is a story of young Nigerian girls who refused to give up, who rose after defeat, and who carried the hopes of a continent to the top of the world,” she said.

The Minister noted that the Flamingos had broken new ground by becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria also became the first African country to win both the men’s and women’s U-17 World Cup titles.

The team further achieved another remarkable feat by becoming the first side in the competition’s history to lose its opening match and eventually emerge champions.

Despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening group-stage encounter, the Flamingos recovered impressively, recording six consecutive victories to lift the trophy.

Musawa particularly praised Umejiaku, who claimed the tournament’s Golden Ball award as the best player, and Bashiru for their crucial contributions in the final.

She also commended the entire squad for their discipline, teamwork and determination throughout the competition.

According to her, the victory demonstrates the creativity, courage and excellence of Nigerian youths on the global stage.

The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to celebrating and promoting the achievements and inspiring stories of young Nigerians who continue to bring honour to the country.

“Our girls have shown the world what Nigeria is made of. We celebrate you today, and we will continue to stand with you,” she added.

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