The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has congratulated Bendel Insurance FC for winning the Bayelsa Pre-Season Tournament following a 1-0 victory over Warri Wolves in the final at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.
In a statement released by his Media Officer, Mr. Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele praised the players and coaching crew for their performance, describing the win as a morale booster ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
“Bendel Insurance participated in this tournament as part of preparations for the NPFL26 season, which kicks off next weekend. The competition provided a platform to build team spirit and cohesion, and I am proud of the players for their commitment,” Enabulele said.
He explained that the team has been restructured with new signings brought in to strengthen the squad. “We may not be at our peak yet, but the team’s form is encouraging, and this victory is a good sign of what lies ahead,” he added.
Bendel Insurance enjoyed an unbeaten run throughout the competition, scoring nine goals without conceding. They defeated Bayelsa United 2-0, overcame Kun Khalifat FC 4-0, and beat Bayelsa United’s U-20 side 3-0 in the semi-final.
In the final, Adamu Yazid scored the decisive goal in the 4th minute. An injury to Alex forced an early substitution, with Iyanda coming on in the 30th minute. Kayode Oke came close to doubling the lead but missed from close range in the 40th minute.
Enabulele also commended the support of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, stressing that his commitment to sports development has been instrumental to Bendel Insurance’s progress. “The Governor’s consistent backing and provision of resources remain vital to the team’s growth,” he said.
Bendel Insurance will open their NPFL26 campaign with an away fixture against El Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri on Friday, 22 August 2025.
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