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

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1 year 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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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.

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EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

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May 26, 2026

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.