Bendel. Insurance Football Club of Benin have continue to maintain their impressive run of form since Coach Greg Ikhenoba’s promotion as the head coach as they defeated the Nigeria Premier Football League 2924/25 leaders Remo Stars of Ikenne 2-1 in the Match Day 28 fixture in Benin.
The captain of the resurgent Benin Arsenals Meyiwa Oritseweyinmi scored in each half to hand Insurance FC the three maximum point against the high flying sky blue boys from Ikenne.
Meyiwa whose form and leadership have been consistently superb, gave Insurance an early lead just a minute and 45 seconds into the game as Ini Eden’s well propelled cross from the left flank was flicked by Uche Collins towards well positioned Meyinwa Oritseweyinmi who didn’t miss his target with his shot that opened scoring for his side.
The visitors however showed some.resistance to prevent more goals before the half time whistle as Uche Collins,Kayode Oke and Osahon Osobo came close to increasing the tally before half time.
In the second half, Insurance continued to mount pressure in search of another goal for safety and their hard work paid off in the 54th when Meyiwa again,fired a sublime strike.
The visitors made multiple substitution in search of their rythm which worked for them in the 82 minutes as Samuel Anakwe neatly headed home a good reply to force Insurance out of the comfort zone.
Insurance remain consistent in their fight for stability and push for silverware in the league this season.
Meanwhile,Meyinwa’s impressive form earned him the Man of the Match award . The. N150,000 worth Award sponsored by the Nigeria Breweries(NB) was presented by the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communication,Edo State Rt Hon Paul Ohonbamu.
The 2-1 victory over high flying Remo Stars has helped Insurance climbed up one step from 8th position with 41 points on the table.
The Benin Arsenals will be guests to Avia Warriors in the Match Day 29 next week.
