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NPFL25 MD22: Bendel Insurance Escape Relegation After 1-0 Win Against Kastina United

Bendel Insurance Football Club, Monday evening defeated Katsina United 1-0 in the Match Day 22 of the 2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
The victory again the Kastina United FC moved the Benin Arsenals from the red zone .
Julius Emiloju scored the only goal in the match in the 26th minute of play at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin.
It was Emiloju’s first goal for the Benin Arsenals.
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Anoor Isaac’s thrown in ball was poorly cleared by Katsina defenders and found Kayode Oke who promptly made it easy for the left fullback to calmly slot in.
Both sides laboured without any rewards for their efforts throughout the remaining part of the game, but the second half saw Katsina United pushed hard for an equalizer, with their lanky striker Bello Lukman causing the Insurance backline to do extra work.
Insurance, however, held on till the final minutes to secure the much-needed victory which marked the return of their fans to the stadium in style.
The home victory did not only lift their spirits but also helped them regain their lost grounds in the league after their previous setback.
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Bendel Insurance have now moved out of the relegation zone and climbed to 15th position on the league table with 25 points after 21 games.
They have an outstanding home game with Enyimba FC.
In a post match interview, the coach of Bendel Insurance, Greg Ikhenoba said he was happy to get the maximum points, noting that his team will continue to work hard.
He insisted that his team needs to do more in order to be comfortable outside the red zone.
Also speaking, the match winner, Julius Emiloju said he was excited to score the goal that gave his side a hard-earned victory.
Sports
EPL: Trossard Strike As Arsenal Beat Fulham 1-0

Arsenal edged past Fulham with a narrow 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage, climbing three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The result marked another composed and professional display from Mikel Arteta’s side, who continue to show their title credentials.
The decisive moment came in the second half when Leandro Trossard calmly finished after a clever set-piece routine.
Bukayo Saka delivered a dangerous corner that was flicked on by Gabriel, setting up Trossard to slot home the winner.
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Arteta’s side dominated possession throughout, limiting Fulham to very few chances in front of goal.
The hosts struggled to create any real threat, with Arsenal’s defence staying compact and composed.
With the victory, Arsenal overtake Manchester City to sit three points clear at the summit after another disciplined away performance.
More to follow…
Sports
EPL: Nottingham Forest Sacks Postecoglou After 3-0 Defeat To Chelsea

Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou barely minutes after their 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.
A statement from the Premier league club, released 20 minutes after full-time at the City Ground, reads: “Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect.
“The club will make no further comment at this time.”
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Postecoglou was in charge for eight games and six of those ended in defeat.
It included an early Carabao Cup exit at Championship club Swansea City, when Forest led 2-1 in the 92nd minute before conceding two in four minutes to lose 3-2.
The other two games – away at Burnley (Premier League) and Real Betis (Europa League) ended in draws.
Sports
Edo Sports Commission Boss Charges New Armwrestling Board To Prioritize Accessibility, Sponsorship

Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has charged members of the newly inaugurated Edo State Armwrestling Association board to embrace openness, accessibility, and proactive engagement with athletes and stakeholders.
Enabulele gave the charge during the board’s inauguration held at the Media Centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.
The event had in attendance Executive Directors, the Permanent Secretary, and other top officials of the Commission.
In a statement signed by his Media Officer, Mr. Edoko Wilson Edoko, the sports commission boss described the inauguration as “a new dawn in our collective journey to strengthen and elevate the standard of sports development in Edo State.”
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He urged the new executives to pursue sponsorships and partnerships that would drive growth and sustain the association’s programmes.
“Financial support is the lifeblood of sports,” Enabulele said.
“Through partnerships and sponsorships, we can provide the resources needed to nurture our athletes and expand our programmes.”
The Chairman also called for approachable leadership, encouraging the board to remain open to athletes, coaches, and stakeholders.
“Your guidance and presence will foster unity, strengthen teamwork, and create a culture of accountability and progress,” he added.
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Enabulele further announced plans to introduce quarterly appraisal sessions between the Commission and sports associations to ensure proper monitoring and measurable progress.
“These sessions will allow us to review achievements, address challenges, and design strategies for continued success,” he explained.
He urged the new board members to carry out their duties with dedication and vision, stressing that their collective efforts would transform Edo sports and inspire the next generation of champions.
In his response, the new Chairman of the Edo Armwrestling Association, Mr. Eromosele Albert, pledged to organize both national and international armwrestling competitions to boost the sport’s visibility and give Edo athletes more exposure.
Albert noted that armwrestling is gaining rapid popularity in the United States and Canada and promised to leverage global trends to enhance the sport’s profile and financial sustainability in Edo State.
He also expressed confidence that Team Edo would perform strongly at the next National Sports Festival, where the sport offers 34 gold medals.
The inauguration ceremony ended with exhibition matches featuring male and female athletes competing in both left and right-hand categories.
Those inaugurated into the board include: Mr. Eromosele Albert (Chairman), Divine Rosemary (Acting Secretary/Coach), Hon. Frank Ilaboya, Mr. Johnson Femi, Mr. Johnny Summers, Mr. Osagie Oghuma Peter, Dr. Benson Ogala, and Mr. Iraoya Olarenwaju.
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