Bendel Insurance coverage coach, Monday Odigie says his crew is battling fatigue, regardless of extending their unbeaten run within the league.
Insurance coverage have been removed from their normal finest in opposition to Nasarawa United on the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Wednesday, however nonetheless managed to grind out a 1-0 win.
The hosts bought the decider seven minutes after the restart, courtesy of Ebuka Akobundu, who fired dwelling from an acute angle after the Nasarawa United defence did not cope with a ball of their territory.
“I’m grateful to God regardless of enjoying two troublesome video games within the area of 4 days,” the membership’s Coach stated. “It’s a troublesome recreation for us as we struggled from the start to the tip – fatigue emanating from lengthy journeys and congested fixtures are affecting the groups.
“I do hope that those that run the league will contemplate the plights of the gamers.
“Nasarawa United are a troublesome facet. They completed among the many prime six final season, and we thank God that the one likelihood we bought, we transformed.”
Bendel Insurance coverage at the moment are unbeaten in eight league video games, profitable six and drawn two of their eight video games.
They sit on prime of Group A with 20 factors, 4 factors higher than Enyimba, who’re in second place.