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NPFL28: Bendel Insurance Beat Table Toppers, Remo Stars, To Climb Up

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1 year ago

March 9, 2025

Insurance celebrates 2-1 victory against Remo Stars

Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin defeated the Nigeria Premier Football League 2924/25 leaders, Remo Stars of Ikenne 2-1 in the Match Day 28 fixture in Benin.

The captain of the Benin Arsenals, Meyiwa Oritseweyinmi, scored in each half, to hand Insurance FC the three maximum point against the high flying sky blue boys from Ikenne.

Meyiwa, whose form and leadership have been consistently superb, gave Insurance an early lead just a minute and 45 seconds into the game as Ini Eden’s well propelled cross from the left flank was flicked by Uche Collins towards well positioned Meyinwa Oritseweyinmi who didn’t miss his target with his shot that opened scoring for his side.

The visitors, however, showed some resistance to prevent more goals before the half time whistle as Uche Collins, Kayode Oke and Osahon Osobo came close to increasing the tally before half time.

In the second half, Insurance continued to mount pressure in search of another goal for safety and their hard work paid off in the 54th when Meyiwa again, fired a sublime strike.

The visitors made multiple substitutions in search of their rythm which worked for them in the 82 minutes as Samuel Anakwe neatly headed home a good reply to force Insurance out of the comfort zone.

Insurance remain consistent in their fight for stability and pushed for silverware in the league this season.

Meanwhile, Meyinwa’s impressive form earned him the Man of the Match with N150,000 worth Award sponsored by the Nigeria Breweries(NB).

The award was presented to him the Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu.

The 2-1 victory over high flying Remo Stars has helped Insurance climb up one step from 8th position with 41 points on the table.

The Benin Arsenals will be guests to Abia Warriors in the Match Day 29 next week

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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6 hours 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.