Bendel Insurance recorded their second win of the season defeating Plateau Uniter by a lone goal on Saturday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin city to temporarily go top of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League table with six points, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Benjamin Tanimu’s 14th minute penalty goal ensured the Federation Cup champions picked all the three points at stake despite a spirited display from their visitors who threatened to equalise on few occasions during the encounter.
At the Akure Township stadium, Heartland earned a share of the spoils after they left it late to secure a 1-1 away draw against Sunshine Stars.
Michael Olalusi scored the opener for the Owena Whale in the 42nd minute from the penalty spot but Patrick Nwogbaga netted an equaliser for Heartland FC in the 75th minute.
However, the host failed to take advantage of another spot kick to secure victory when they were awarded a late penalty in the match as all their efforts to add to their tally in the final minutes were unsuccessful as the game finished 1-1.
The draw sees Kennedy Boboye’s side move up to fourth in the NPFL log with four points from three games but they could drop further down in the log if the likes of Doma United, Rivers United and other teams with a win record victories in their encounter on Sunday (today).
Elsewhere, Katsina United found it difficult to break down a resolute Lobi Stars team as the game finished in a goalless draw.
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