It will surely be a big mountain to climb for Akwa United as they face the final push to escape relegation to the lower league in a must-win 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 36 fixture against Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
It has been a tough season for Akwa United, as they remain locked in a relegation battle, and a loss in Benin could see the 2019 champions slip closer to the drop.
Bendel Insurance have nothing significant left to play for, as they are safe from relegation and out of the title race.
However, Bendel Insurance’s inconsistent home form could give Akwa United some hope, though it remains a tough challenge.
The Bendel Insurance camp is nonetheless confident of returning to winning ways in their Matchday 36 clash against Akwa United.
The Benin Arsenals are winless in their last two league fixtures.
Greg Ikhenoba’s side has stated that the team will not give up on their hopes of qualifying for continental football next season.
“We are returning to winning ways. No retreat, no surrender,” they declared.
Bendel Insurance currently occupy sixth position on the league table with 50 points.
Head-to-head:
Akwa United 1 - 1 Bendel Insurance FC
Dec 9, 2024: Akwa United 3 - 1 Bendel Insurance FC
Mar 13, 2024: Bendel Insurance FC 0 - 0 Akwa United
Oct 28, 2023: Bendel Insurance FC 1 - 1 Akwa United
Mar 29, 2023: Akwa United 0 - 2 Bendel Insurance FC
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