Bendel Insurance coverage Soccer Membership’s new Technical Supervisor, Kennedy Boboye, has expressed optimism that the crew’s fortunes will enhance earlier than the center of the season, following their 1–1 draw in opposition to Warri Wolves in a Matchday 11 conflict of the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) on the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin Metropolis, on Saturday night.
Talking through the post-match press convention, Boboye acknowledged his disappointment over his gamers’ lack of ability to transform their quite a few scoring possibilities however maintained that he’s decided to convey optimistic change to the membership.
“We have to preserve pushing as a result of we didn’t cut price for the house draw outcomes we’re getting,” mentioned Boboye. “We ready very properly forward of this match and bought an early purpose, however we couldn’t preserve the lead. That’s the best way soccer is typically. We’ll proceed to work more durable, encourage the boys, and I imagine strongly that issues will change.”
The skilled tactician additionally hinted at plans to strengthen the squad through the mid-season switch window, noting that the crew will preserve managing with the accessible gamers for now.
“No have to blame ourselves over recruitment,” he added. “We are going to preserve managing until mid-season after we could make some changes. For now, we’ll return to coaching and put together properly for our subsequent match in opposition to Rivers United — we’re eager for victory in that one.”
In Saturday’s fixture, Insurance coverage began brightly, with Alex Oweilsyefa marking his return from damage by scoring within the ninth minute. Nevertheless, Warri Wolves hit again earlier than halftime by means of Othuke Egbo’s very good free kick within the forty first minute to degree the sport.
The draw marked Boboye’s second consecutive 1–1 outcome since taking cost of the Benin Arsenals on October 13, 2025, following the suspension of former head coach Greg Ikhenoba. In his debut match the earlier week, Insurance coverage have been additionally held 1–1 by Kun-Khalifat FC in Owerri.
Bendel Insurance coverage, at the moment third from backside of the NPFL desk with eight factors, will subsequent host Rivers United in a rescheduled Matchday 9 fixture on Thursday, November 6, 2025, on the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Kick-off is ready for 4 p.m., with Boboye and his squad decided to safe their second league win of the season.
