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NPFL25: Bendel Insurance Beat Kwara Utd 1-0 In Ilorin

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1 year ago

April 13, 2025

Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin
on Sunday, April 13, 2025, defeated Kwara United 1-0 in the Match Day 33 of the Nigeria Premier Football League in Ilorin.

Insurance FC thrashed Kwara Utd 3-0 in their first round meeting in Benin.

The Benin Arsenals striker, Kayode Oke Solomon, scored the only goal of the match in the 33rd minute to lift his side above the Harmony Boys before their home crowd.

Recall that Kayode, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Lafia City stadium in Nasarawa State scored his first career hat trick to help Bendel Insurance triumph over Adamawa
Utd 3-0 in the round of 32 match of the 2025 President Federation Cup to advance to the round of 16.

The Benin Arsenals are paired against archrivals Rangers International in the round of 16 scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Lagos.

Bendel Insurance FC had it tough with Rangers International in the match day 32 in Benin as they shared the spoils in the barren draw at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium.

The 1-0 away win has come as a relief and has pushed Bendel Insurance up in the league table as they currently occupied 5th position on 49 points, and now have something to fight for as the league is winding down.

Bendel Insurance FC will be host to Nasarawa United in the match day 34 in Benin on Saturday, April 19 at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Benin.

In a post match interview, Coach Greg Ikhenoba heaped praise on Kayode Oke and the team’s performance.

He commended his boys for.their resilience and strong character.

“Congratulations to the boys and the rest of us on the hard earned victory, particularly Kayode Oke.

“I am happy we preserved what we got in the first half and we are running away with it. It was the best way to respond to the home draw with Rangers last week.

This is just the beginning of success for Kayode. I want him to be prolific and he shall be there,” Ikhenoba 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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2 days ago

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.