Bendel Insurance finally ended their 5 games winless run with a 2-1 win over El-Kanemi Warriors at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium on Saturday evening, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com.
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The Benin Gunners after a barren first half got the breakthrough in the 55th minutes through Sarki Ismael who heads the ball beyond El-Kanemi Warriors goalie to send the home fans into wide jubilation.
Austin Ogunye doubled the lead for Insurance 4 minutes later.
El-Kanemi Warriors pull one back from the penalty spot in the 68th minutes to ensure a nervy end to the game for the host.
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The win puts Bendel Insurance 7 points clear off second place Enyimba who will host Remo Stars in Aba tomorrow for their matchday 15 encounter.
By Oluwayemi Omolagba