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Former super Falcons Coach, Ismailia Mabo dies at 80

By Sharon Ekhiwere Ismaila Mabo, a former coach of Nigeria’s national women’s team, the Super Falcons, is dead. According to the Premium times newspaper, Mabo’s brother, Mansir Salihu Nakande, confirmed…

Platinum Cup’23: Rolly FC, Yak Sports and Others Confirm Participation

We’re just over a few days away from the Platinum Cup 2023 curtain-raiser at the University of Benin Sports Complex and the excitement is palpable among supporters. The teams’ efficient…

2024 Olympics: Tanimu Benjamin earns National team call up

Bendel Insurance football club of Benin defender, Tanimu Benjamin has been called up by the coach of the team, Salisu Yusuf for the upcoming Paris Olympics playoff bid for March…

Maiden Platinum Cup gets kick off date

The maiden edition of the Platinum Cup football tournament is set to take Benin City by a storm as the organizers have announced the kick-off date for the competition which…

TotalEnergiesAfconU20: Flying Eagles book last 8 ticket, in the quest for another title

The Nigerian national U20 team, Flying Eagles have secured their place in the Quarter-finals at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Flying Eagles finish second in group…

Monday Odigie: Insurance Looking To Sign More Players

Monday Odigie declined to rule out further signings for Bendel Insurance during the mid-season, insisting the club needs “fortification” to return stronger. The Benin Arsenal remains the only unbeaten team…

Unbeaten Insurance Falls The People’s Elephant

Bendel Insurance won a chaotic clash of bigwigs at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium as Imade Osarenkhoe’s first-half strike gave the table toppers victory over Enyimba International on Sunday evening. Imade’s…

Fajobi Yetunde’s last minute Volley seals win over Nasarawa Amazons

Fajobi Yetunde’s stunning last-gasp volley sealed it for Edo Queens in a 3-2 encounter as the hosts climbed to the top of the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership Group A.…

Akobundu’s wonder strike sends Insurance Four-Points clear at the top

Ebuka Akobundu scored a brilliant winner as Nigeria Premier Football League Group A leader, Bendel Insurance moved five points clear with a 1-0 victory over rock-bottom Nasarawa United. The unpredictable…

NPFL23: Bendel Insurance FC hit Ibadan for Shooting Stars, Target Away Points

Nigeria Premier Football League(NPFL) Group A leaders Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin arrived in Ibadan, Oyo State capital Friday afternoon ahead of their NPFL Week seven match against Shooting…