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Bendel Insurance Earn First Away Point with Draw Against Barau FC in Kano

Posted : 08 September 2025

Bendel Insurance of Benin claimed their first away point of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign after holding Barau FC to a 1-1 draw at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.

 

The Benin Arsenals started brightly, striking first in the ninth minute through Alex Oweiyelefa, who finished calmly from close range to give his side an early advantage. However, the hosts responded on the stroke of halftime as Ibrahim Yahaya weaved past two defenders before firing past the goalkeeper to restore parity.

 

Despite both teams pushing for a winner in the second half, neither side could find the decisive goal. The result leaves Barau FC with two points from three matches, while Bendel Insurance gained a crucial boost on the road.

 

Speaking after the match, Barau FC head coach Ladan Bosso expressed frustration at his team’s missed opportunities.
 

“We dominated most of the game but poor finishing cost us the maximum points,” Bosso said. “We must improve on converting our chances. Every club is facing challenges finding reliable strikers, but we will keep working with the players we have.”

 

Bosso added that the squad was still blending due to late arrivals of some players but remained optimistic about improvement in the coming weeks.

 

On the other side, Bendel Insurance coach Greg Ikhenoba praised his team’s discipline and focus.
 

“We knew it was going to be a tough match in Kano, but the boys stayed composed. Securing a point here is encouraging, and we will build on it,” Ikhenoba said.

 

The Benin Arsenals will now look to carry the momentum into their upcoming fixtures, while Barau FC aims to turn promising performances into victories.

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