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FA Cup 2025: Bendel Insurance Beat Dandidi Babes, Advance To Round 32

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9 months ago

March 19, 2025

Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, Wednesday, at the Lafia city stadium, defeated Dandidi Babes Football Club of Jigawa State 5-0 in the round of 64 games in the 2025 President Federation Cup.

Uche Collins opened scoring for the Benin Arsenals in the 8th minute of the game, while Meyiwa Oritseweyinmi doubled the lead five minutes later(13 minutes) to make the goal 2.

Michael Enaruna’s strike made the goals 3 in the 45th minute shortly before halftime whistle.

Insurance FC dominance continued in the second half of the match when substitute Chinedu Onyejekwe headed home the 4th goal for the Benin Arsenals in the 57th minute of play.

Chinedu’s header, however, turned bloody after sustaining head injury that sent him out of the game.

Meyiwa Oritseweyinmi struck again in the 61st minute to wrap up the game and helped his side advance to the round of 32 of the 2025 FA cup.

The 2023 Federation Cup champions Bendel Insurance FC will be returning to Benin to begin preparation for the NPFL Match Day 30 against Sunshine Stars weekend as they await their next opponents in the Federation Cup.

Insurance are currently in the 9th position on the league table, and will be hosting Sunshine Stars on Saturday, March 22,2025. Kickoff time is 4pm.#

In a post match interview, Coach Greg Ikhenoba praised the Benin Arsenals for their commitment, particularly the way they approached the game with the underdogs Dandidi Babes FC .

“They gave me what I wanted from them. No complacency, no dull moment.

“It was the best way to face any team you are not familiar with especially the ones football followers tagged the underdogs. I’m pleased with the outcome.

“I keep saying that there is no pushover anymore in football. FA cup is usually filled with surprises and upset. So, I’m happy my boys were alive to their responsibility. Our attention now shifts to the league,” he said.

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JUST IN: Full Draw For 2026 World Cup Group Stages Confirmed

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20 hours ago

December 5, 2025

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The draw for the group stage of the 2026 World Cup has been conducted.

It took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., with US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino in charge.

There will be 48 teams at next year’s tournament, to be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

All the participating countries were grouped into 12 groups of four.

Here is the full draw:

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Winner Play-off D
Group B: Canada, Winner Play-off A, Qatar, Switzerland
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Winner Play-off C
Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Winner Play-off B, Tunisia
Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group I: France, Senegal, Winner Play-off 2, Norway
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K: Portugal, Winner Play-off 1, Colombia, Uzbekistan
Group L: England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana

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EPL: Mikel Obi Reveals Why Chelsea Failed To Beat Arsenal in 1-1 Draw

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4 days ago

December 2, 2025

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Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has claimed Chelsea failed to defeat Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday, because of an early red card to Moises Caicedo.

The two London rivals played out a pulsating 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Caicedo was sent off in the 38th minute following a VAR check.

But it was Chelsea who took the lead after the break, thanks to Trevor Chalobah’s header.

But the Gunners equalized through Mikel Merino.

So far this season, Chelsea have received seven red cards in 20 games across all competitions this season.

“That’s four red cards this season; it’s not good enough. I’ve spoken about it; the manager needs to talk with the players, because it’s costing us games as well,” Mikel Obi said on his podcast.

“If you look at that game, if we finished with eleven men, I think we could’ve won. Maybe not easily, but comfortably, we could’ve secured a win.”

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EPL: Slot Reveals When Salah Will Leave For AFCON

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4 days ago

December 2, 2025

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Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has revealed that Mohamed Salah was “not happy” to be dropped for their 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.

Salah was named on the bench at the London Stadium for the Premier League fixture.

Slot took the bold decision, as he looked to arrest a poor run of form, that saw the Reds lose nine of 12 matches.

Salah was not summoned from the bench for the entire 90 minutes, as goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo sealed victory.

“It was a normal reaction for a player who is good enough to play for us,” Slot said.

“I say that mildly as he’s been so outstanding for this club and will be in the future. He wasn’t happy he wasn’t starting but he wasn’t the only one.”

Salah could yet return to the starting line-up as Liverpool host Sunderland in the Premier League on Wednesday night.

The 33-year-old will remain available for the next four matches, before he leaves to join Egypt’s squad for the African Cup of Nations.

“It’s 15 December,” Slot confirmed.

“But always in these situations there is the player and the national team involved and there are always talks about what is best for all three of us.”