By Ozioruva Aliu
THE Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa has hailed Bendel Insurance over their 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes in the week 4 fixture of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL).
In a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Friday Aghedo on Sunday, the deputy governor described the match played at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Benin on Saturday as a “hard fought victory” for the Benin Arsenals.
Idahosa said he was pleased with the players’ performance, who needed an extra time of six minutes to score the goal that made the difference in the game.
He said the players should be motivated with the victory to enhance their performance in subsequent matches for the season.
”Though there is room for improvement, but I am not the least impressed with their performance in the game against the Niger team.
”With their display, it is clear that Bendel Insurance this year and this season will do extremely well. We will be here to support and encourage them,” he stated.
Idahosa who noted that though his presence might not be the key determinant of the match result, however asserted, “They played passionately, but, if my presence would encourage them, I would be coming every now and then.”
He congratulated the Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Hon. Desmond Amadin Enabulele for doing a wonderful job.
Similarly, Enabulele said that Insurance made their hunger for victory known right from the very first minute of the game.
According to him, “From the very first minute, Bendel Insurance FC played the Match, it was clear that they were going to win.
”Today, the boys did not only show that they were ready for Continental play this season, but they showed what they are made up of. I was impressed with their good ball possession from the blast of the whistle.”
Idahosa hails Bendel Insurance 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes
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