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NPFL25: Put 1-0 Loss Aside, Focus On Eyimba FC Match, Enabulele Tells Bendel Insurance

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February 10, 2025

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has urged players of Bendel Insurance Football Club to put behind their recent 1-0 loss to Shooting Stars and concentrate on their upcoming clash with Enyimba FC on Wednesday.

This match is part of the rescheduled Matchday 20 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Following the disappointment in Saturday’s encounter at the Lakan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, where Godwin Odibo scored the only goal in the 81st minute, Amadin emphasized the importance of resilience and professionalism.

He encouraged the team to view the loss as a learning experience and to channel their energy towards securing a victory against the People’s Elephant.

“Though I was confident that we would secure at least a point in Ibadan, we must now focus on the upcoming game. Let’s recover from this setback with a strong home victory over Enyimba,” he stated.

Bendel Insurance previously defeated Enyimba FC by the same margin in their first-round meeting in Benin.

The team will be hosting Enyimba at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Wednesday, with kickoff scheduled for 4 PM.

Following this, Bendel Insurance will also face Niger Tornadoes at home on Saturday.

Currently, Bendel Insurance sits in 16th place on the league table with 25 points after 22 matches. The team is looking to improve its standings with a crucial win against Enyimba FC.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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May 28, 2026

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

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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.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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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.”

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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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.”

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