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

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10 months ago

February 4, 2025

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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: Berbatov Names Team That Can ‘Surprise’ Arsenal In Title Race

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3 days ago

November 25, 2025

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Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has named the team that could “surprise” Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

The Gunners are now six points clear of second-placed Chelsea, thanks to their 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s men could extend that lead to nine points, when they travel to face the Blues this weekend.

Berbatov has now said he expects Arsenal to be “really tested” over the hectic festive period and says their title credentials will become clearer in the New Year.

“Of course Liverpool are low in the table and Man City are dropping points, but there are other teams like Chelsea who can surprise people,” Berbatov told ESPN.

“Six points is a good cushion but in the Premier League it’s nothing and can go very quickly.”

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Champions League: Arteta Gives Arsenal Injury Updates Ahead Bayern Munich Clash

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3 days ago

November 25, 2025

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

The Gunners have won their first four matches in the competition without conceding a single goal.

Arteta’s men will be looking to continue their perfect start with a win over Bayern at the Emirates.

Arsenal could have captain Martin Odegaard back for the game, alongside Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke.

“Yeah they are [Madueke and Martinelli in contenton to start] and we’re going to have a meeting now to decide on Martin [Odegaard],” Arteta told reporters today.

“He was very close for the previous game.

“We are confident he can be in the squad as well.”