Newly promoted Bendel Insurance made a bold statement on their return to the Nigeria Premier Football League with a stunning 2-0 win at Akwa United in the 2022/23 season opener at the Nest of Champions in Uyo, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
After a cagey start to the game, Imade Osarenkhoe put the Benin Arsenal ahead in the 40th minute, before Divine Nwachukwu doubled the lead four minutes later to give the visitors a 2-0 lead at half time.
The hosts dictated the pace of the second 45 minutes in search of a way back into the game in front of their apprehensive fans, but Insurance held on to record a famous victory on their return to the topflight.
Bendel Insurance coach, Monday Odigie, believes his team took their chances, despite the sustained pressure from the hosts