NPFL: No Super Eagles curse for Bendel Insurance in record win over Remo Stars

The much-anticipated conflict of the titans in Benin Metropolis resulted in favour of the Arsenal to the delight of their vociferous supporters

Bendel Insurance coverage took Remo Stars to the cleaners on Saturday afternoon as they ran out 3-0 winners over the Ikenne-based outfit on the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin Metropolis.

Each groups have been the early pacesetters within the opening three rounds of the Nigeria Premier Soccer League with victories over every of their opponents earlier than kickoff.

One thing needed to give, nevertheless, when the 2 giants met on the similar stadium the place the Tremendous Eagles fumbled a four-goal result in stumble to a 4-4 draw in opposition to Sierra Leone a bit over two years in the past.

And it was Bendel Insurance coverage who swept previous that Tremendous Eagles curse to power a heavy defeat down the throat of Remo Stars.

Full time!

The centre referee indicators for full-time as Bendel Insurance coverage picks the fourth win of the season.

BENDEL INSURANCE 3-0 REMO STARS #BENREM#NPFL23 pic.twitter.com/J1WkaHOhOT

— Bendel Insurance coverage FC (@BendelInsurance) January 28, 2023

Remo Stars had not conceded any purpose this season earlier than Saturday however targets from Imade Osehenkhoe (his fourth purpose in as many matches), Ismael Seriki, and Austine Ogunye made a mockery of the Sky Blue Stars’ protection.

The victory is Insurance coverage’s first-ever win over Remo Stars with their two earlier clashes each in 2019 ending in attracts.

Elsewhere, champions Rivers United registered their first away win of the season with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Dakkada.

The house facet bought the sport going with Isaac George’s Sixteenth-minute opener on the Nest of Champions.

However Nyima Nwagua and Naibe Akpesiri struck fantastic efforts late within the first half to show it round for the guests – who held on to the lead after the break to seal their third win in 4 league video games.