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

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1 year ago

February 4, 2025

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.

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.

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.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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44 minutes ago

May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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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.