NPFL: Edo State Government has urged the players and officials of Bendel Insurance to put behind them the disappointing 1-0 home defeat

The Edo State Government has urged the players and officials of Bendel Insurance to put behind them the disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Abia Warriors and concentrate on their next match in Ijebu-Ode.

The loss was the Benin Arsenals’ first of the season.

Bendel Insurance will take on Sunshine Stars in a matchday 10 fixture at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium on Sunday.

The Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Yusuf Alli, said victory over Sunshine Stars is more important than their defeat to Abia Warriors.

“I am here to encourage you to put the thoughts of the home defeat behind you and have one hundred percent concentration for the next match,” Alli told Bendel Insurance players during a visit to the team’s training on Thursday.

“Go to Ijebu-Ode and win to fully recover from last weekend’s setback.

“I must tell you the truth that we are not happy with the results we are getting. There is a growing concern among stakeholders about our performance and current situation in the league.

“We have done all that is required for you to succeed, and it is not showing. However, we want to believe that soon we will rise above the challenges and find our rhythm and winning mentality. Don’t feel despair, but continue to work hard and avoid distractions.

“You guys are good; it is just little mistakes we are making that are affecting us, and we can correct them.”