Bendel Insurance Gets Alex Oweillayefa Boost Ahead of Kwara United Clash

Bendel Insurance Football Club returns to Nigeria Premier Football League action today as the second round of the 2025/2026 season begins with an away fixture against Kwara United in Ilorin.

The Matchday 20 encounter will be played at the Kwara State Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00pm WAT. It marks the start of the return leg for both teams after the conclusion of the first stanza.

The Benin Arsenals go into the game in good spirits after a positive end to the first round of the season. Sitting eighth on the league table, Bendel Insurance will be aiming to continue their steady progress and start the second stanza on a strong note.

Head coach Kennedy Boboye is expected to field a disciplined side as Insurance face a Kwara United team that will be eager to make full use of home advantage.

There is also good news in the Insurance camp with the return of forward Alex Oweillayefa to the matchday squad. The striker, who has scored three goals in five appearances this season, is back after injury and adds extra strength to the team’s attacking options.

Both teams are expected to approach the game with caution and determination, as points are crucial at this stage of the season.

All is set in Ilorin for the resumption of NPFL action, with Bendel Insurance looking to get their second-stanza campaign off to a positive start.