Enyimba Threaten Bendel Insurance’s 20-match Unbeaten Run 

Duro Ikhazuagbe 

Bendel Insurance’s 20-match unbeaten run this season will count for nothing unless they are able to get a win against Enyimba in their Match-day 3 fixture of the ongoing NPL Championship Super 6 Playoffs in Lagos this afternoon.

With two draw results to sit fourth on two points, Insurance needs a win this afternoon to revive their hope of taking a shot at the Nigerian topflight league title. 

Against Enyimba who are tied at the top of the log with Rivers United on four points, it appears a tough call for the Benin Arsenal who have been branded ‘Draw Specialists’ at this tournament. Another draw result today would translate to end of the road for Insurance.

Should Enyimba get a win, the Aba Elephant will move to seven points and await the result of the last fixture between Lobi Stars and Rivers United. 

In the second fixture of the day, Remo Stars have a Western derby  clash with Sunshine Stars. Victory for ambitious Remo Stars already on two points will put pressure on both Enyimba and Rivers United going into Match-day 4.

Meanwhile, Organisers of the Super 6 Playoffs who have so far offered free entrance to fans who throng the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Lagos Island have introduced gate fees from Friday when musical shows will become part of the entertainment for the day.

Executive Director at GTI Investment, Nelson Ine, explained that the musical variety is being introduced to add spice to the football thrills. 

GTI is the financial investment partner to the NPL Interim Management Committee (IMC).

“On Friday, 9th June, we will be having on the sideline stag, Mohbad, one of Nigeria’s established Afrobeat hip hop singers and on Sunday for the closing events. Brymo, another big name artiste, will take to the stage.”

Entry to the VIP extension will now attract ₦2000 while the popular terraces will require ₦1000 access fee. The organisers say access to the VIP Box will be strictly by invitation as only those with the official access tags would be admitted.

FIXTURES (Today)

B’Insurance v Enyimba (2pm)

Remo Stars v Sunshine (4pm)

Lobi Stars  v Rivers Utd (6pm)

How They Stand (After Match-day 2)

Team.           P.  W.  D.  L.  GF.  GA. GD. PT

Enyimba.      2.     1.    1.  0.   3.     2.   +1.   4

Rivers Utd.    2.     1.    1.  0.   3.     2.    +1.   4

Remo Stars.   2.    0.  2.  0.  4.    4.      0.    2

B’Insurance.   2.    0.  2.   0.  1.    1.      0.   2

Sunshine        2.     0.  1.   1.    1.   2.    -1.    1

Lobi Stars.      2.     0.   1.   1.    0.  1.    -1.    1