October 02, (THEWILL) – Bendel Insurance earned a narrow 1-0 victory over Shooting Stars in their NPFL encounter on Wednesday. The decisive goal came in the dying minutes of the match when Michael Enaruna scored in stoppage time to seal the win for Bendel Insurance.
The match had been an evenly contested affair, with both sides displaying defensive discipline. The first half ended 0-0, with neither team able to create significant scoring chances. However, the tempo increased in the second half as both clubs sought a breakthrough. Bendel Insurance persisted and found their reward deep into added time, leaving Shooting Stars frustrated by the late concession.
This victory elevates Bendel Insurance to 11th place on the NPFL table, with five points from four matches. The team has recorded two wins, one draw, and one loss so far this season. Shooting Stars remain just behind in 12th place, also with five points after this defeat.
Bendel Insurance will now look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures starting with El Kanemi Warriors on Sunday, aiming to climb further up the NPFL standings. Meanwhile, Shooting Stars will need to regroup and refocus as they prepare for their next match away against Lobi Stars on Saturday, seeking to recover from this narrow loss and improve their position in the league.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
