Gov Obaseki Receives Victorious Bendel Insurance 

*pledges more support to ‘Benin Arsenal’ in quest for more glories

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended Bendel Insurance Football Club for their outstanding performance against ASO Chlef of Algeria during the preliminary stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, assuring the team of sustained support to ensure that they continue to do the state proud on the continental stage.

Bendel Insurance of Benin had last Saturday qualified for the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup after defeating ASO Chlef of Algeria 4-3 on penalties.

Receiving the victorious team, the club’s officials and supporters at the Government House in Benin City, Obaseki reassured them of his government’s commitment to sports development.

He said, “I want to thank you my boys for making us really proud and congratulate you for this great performance. You gave me your words and you kept your words. We thank God for your victory.

“It’s a long road ahead but you have shown from this first outing that you are up to the task and all you need is encouragement from the owners of the Club. I just want you to know that as long as I am on this seat as governor of Edo State, I will continue to support you.

Obaseki added, “We would do everything to bring out the best in you. We believe in you, you are good and you need support and encouragement as I speak for all Edo people. We are all praying for you and are sure Edo people will all come out on the 16th of Septemberto support you against the Moroccan team, just as they did the last time against the Algerians.”

The governor also commended the coach and the technical team for their commitment which led to the victory, adding, “I want to thank the coach and the technical officials of the team for taking this assignment very seriously and responsibly. Thanks for taking the team like your own, giving your best to the team and this is the time to give more to the team. For the supporters’ club, you have always been there and your bus is ready.”

The Technical Director and Head Coach of Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, Monday Odigie, noted, “We are very grateful to you for the support you have given to the team since you came in as Governor  of Edo State. The boys will continue to give their very best to justify the huge investments and attention you have given to the team. We pray God continues to lead us to come out with a better performance as we have done.”