Bendel Insurance coverage secured a hard-earned 3–2 victory over Remo Stars in an action-packed Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) Matchday 18 fixture on the MKO Sports activities Advanced, Abeokuta.
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The guests made a robust begin and took the lead within the thirteenth minute by way of Knowledge Udom, who completed calmly to place Bendel Insurance coverage forward.
Their dominance continued, and within the twenty sixth minute, Chinedu Nwosu doubled the benefit with a well-taken purpose, leaving the house aspect with a lot to do.
Remo Stars responded swiftly, pulling one again simply two minutes later as Adeleke Adeleye discovered the online within the twenty eighth minute to scale back the deficit and swing momentum again in the direction of the hosts.
Nevertheless, Bendel Insurance coverage restored their two-goal cushion earlier than halftime, scoring once more within the fortieth minute to move into the break with a 3–1 lead.
The second half noticed Remo Stars increase the tempo looking for a comeback, and the hosts managed to attain once more to make it 3–2, establishing a tense finale.
The equaliser practically arrived within the 66th minute when Ahmed Akinyele struck the woodwork in a dramatic second that left the house followers holding their breath.
Bendel Insurance coverage confirmed composure within the closing phases, making a late tactical change within the 83rd minute as Adama Goita changed Chaka Colibaly to assist see out the sport.
Regardless of sustained stress from Remo Stars, Bendel Insurance coverage held agency to say all three factors in Abeokuta, sealing an essential away win in an exhilarating NPFL Matchday 18 contest.
