There was renewed optimism in Benin City on Tuesday, October 14, as Bendel Insurance Football Club officially unveiled Kennedy Boboye as its new Technical Director, marking the beginning of a new era for the club, platinumnewsng.com is reporting.
The event also witnessed the display of Bendel Insurance’s new jersey for the ongoing season.
In her brief remarks, Mrs Amenze expressed delight at the day’s occasion, describing it as a sign of progress for the team. “It gives me great pleasure to stand before you for this special event where we unveil our new coach. May God strengthen you all and visit the team once again,” she said.
Mrs Sabina Chikere, in her address, radiated confidence in the club’s new direction, stating that the unveiling of Boboye symbolises a fresh start for Bendel Insurance. “This is the beginning of a new era and a new chapter. The sky is going to be our starting point. We are one big family, and we’ll work together to bring Bendel Insurance back to where it belongs — winning titles, lifting the FA Cup, and returning to continental football,” she declared.
Club Chairman, Hon. Jarrett Tenebe, also assured supporters that the club is determined to regain its competitive edge with Boboye’s appointment. “When you see your people struggling in battle, you must act differently — and that’s what the Sports Commission has done by appointing a new coach. We now have a coach who can read games and deliver victories,” he said, while urging the players to give their full cooperation.
On his part, Sports Commission Chairman, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, described the move as a necessary step to revive the team’s fortunes. “Bendel Insurance is not a mid-table team. Our fans deserve more, and we are committed to giving them that. Coach Boboye is a proven winner, and we are confident he will deliver the results we all desire,” he affirmed.
An elated Kennedy Boboye expressed gratitude to the club and stakeholders for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to justify their trust. “I’m happy to be part of this family. Things will change for good. Keep supporting us, and we won’t disappoint,” he assured.
The highlight of the event was Boboye’s official contract signing and presentation of the club’s branded jersey, signifying his formal assumption of duty as Bendel Insurance’s new Technical Director.
With the appointment of Kennedy Boboye — a tactician known for his discipline, tactical intelligence, and winning mentality — stakeholders and fans alike are hopeful that Bendel Insurance is set for a resurgence in the Nigeria Premier Football Leaguefootball.
The colourful ceremony, held at the Media Centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, attracted key figures in Edo sports, including the Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele; the Club Chairman, Hon. Jarrett Tenebe; Permanent Secretary of the Sports Commission, Mrs Amenze; and the Executive Director of Sports Development, Mrs Sabina Chikere.