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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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UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.

Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.

Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.

According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.

“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.

“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.

“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.

“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”

Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.

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Enabulele Lauds Okpebholo’s Bold Reforms As Edo Sports Witnesses Revival

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5 days ago

April 30, 2026

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as a bold and transformative approach to sports development.

Speaking on efforts to reposition sports in the state, Enabulele noted that with Okpebholo’s visionary leadership, the sector has witnessed renewed growth.

In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, the Edo Sports Commission boss attributed the progress to the governor’s strategic policies and sustained commitment to youth development, which he said have laid the foundation for a more structured and results-driven system.

“His Excellency has demonstrated clear vision and genuine commitment to sports development. The level of support we are receiving has significantly repositioned Edo as a competitive force in national sporting events,” he said.

He explained that targeted investments in grassroots development are already producing results, with a growing number of young talents being identified and nurtured across multiple disciplines.

“We are deliberately building from the grassroots. A large percentage of our athletes today are homegrown, which speaks to the sustainability of our development model,” Enabulele added.

The Commission, he noted, is also shifting away from an over-reliance on football to a broader multi-sport focus.

Edo State, he said, is now recording improved performances in athletics, combat sports, and other emerging areas.

“Our goal is to strengthen all sports. The results are beginning to show across different disciplines, and this is only the start,” he said.

Enabulele further pointed to ongoing improvements in sports infrastructure and athlete welfare as critical factors in sustaining performance and encouraging wider participation among young people.

“We are building a system that will endure. With the continued support of the governor, Edo is on course to becoming a dominant force in sports at both national and international levels,” he stated.

He expressed confidence that the current momentum would translate into greater achievements for Edo athletes, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to excellence, discipline, and long-term development.