NNL Super 4: Ebuka’s Thunderbolt Saves Insurance FC Against Elkanelmi Warriors

The by no means say die spirit of Bendel Insurance coverage Soccer Membership of Benin manifested towards their outdated foes Elkanelmi Warriors of Maiduguri of their rescheduled Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) Tremendous match as their new signee Ebuka Akobundu”s late strike rescued some extent for the Benin Arsenal to maintain them in competition.

The Benin Arsenals had been shocked by Abdulrahman Daddy within the 82nd minute of play with a scientific end which Amas Obasogie couldn’t save, bringing their spectacular performances to nothing,however because of Ebuka who didn’t waste Austin Ogunye and
Divine Nwachukwu’s efforts to avoid wasting the day for Insurance coverage together with his 88th minute rocket. It was a deserved 1-1 draw for Insurance coverage FC who will likely be dealing with Doma FC of their final sport.

Insurance coverage and Elkanelmi Warriors are tied on the identical 4 factors however the later lead the desk with a purpose superior to the previous and either side should wait until after the final sport to know who wins the 2022 NNL title.
Elkanelmi Warriors defeated Doma FC 2-0 the identical day Insurance coverage beat host Bayelsa Utd 1-0 and it’s a reversed fixture on final day as Insurance coverage will likely be participating Doma FC,Elkanemi will likely be slugging it out with host Bayelsa

Bendel Insurance coverage of their normal type began the sport brightly with attacking soccer and nice expertise on show however had been unfortunate to place two objectives previous Elkanelmi Warriors Goalkeeper within the first half.

Imade Osarenkhoe was near getting his identify on the scoresheet however with unbelievable miss within the seventh and twenty second minute because the half ended goalless.

On resumption of the second half, Insurance coverage Technical Director Monday Odigie made three substitutions, withdrawing Imade Osehenkhoe, Sarki Ishmael and Taiwo Oripelaye for Austin Ogunye, Divine Nwachukwu and Ebenezer Odeyemi to spice up the assault.

Divine Nwachukwu and Austin Ogunye made fast impacts as they elevated the strain on the El-Kanemi defence.

El-Kanemi nevertheless got here out of their shells and took possessions, attacking within the seventieth minute and so they virtually bought a purpose however Amas Obasogie was fast to the rescue.

Each coaches made some noticeable technicsl changes lster however the tactical modifications yielded constructive outcomes; first, for El-Kanemi Warriors as they bought their purpose within the eightieth minute following a good looking build-up from the backline to attach the scorer who dressed his ball close to the sting of Insurance coverage field and hit a low shot that went previous Amas Obasogie for the heartbreaking late purpose.

Simply when the fourth official was making ready the two minutes of extra minutes, Austin Ogunye from between three markers set Divine Nwachukwu up with a by way of ball to the left flank and the winger with one contact cross from the left flank, despatched in a sq. to the way in which of Ebuka Akobundu who launched a thunderbolt shot that blasted previous a immobile David Obiazor for the deserved equaliser which despatched anxious Insurance coverage followers into wild jubilation shortly earlier than the top of sport whistle.

The curtains will likely be drawn on the Tremendous 4 event tomorrow,Saturday November 19 as Bayelsa United hosts El-Kanemi Warriors at 2 pm earlier than Bendel Insurance coverage will tackle Doma United at 4 pm on the similar Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.

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