Bendel Insurance is now Champions of the 2021-2022 Nigerian National League, NNL, Super Four Tournament held at the Samson Siasia Stadium Yenagoa in Bayelsa State, South-South Nigeria.
Bendel Insurance beat Doma United of Gombe 2-1 in a game watched by Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri alongside other government officials.
The Benin Arsenal took the lead in the 38th minute from hit man Austin Ogunye through Divine Nwachukwu who beautifully connected passes to beat Doma United goalkeeper, Farouk Umar to end the first half with a goal up.
Joshua Enoch in the 55th minute restored parity for Doma United from a Bendel Insurance defensive blunder. However experienced striker, Ebenezer Odeyemi made it 2-1 in the 75th minute to ensure that Bendel Insurance returned to Benin with the trophy.
Earlier, Bayelsa United outwitted El-Kanemi Warriors 2-0. A brace from Robert Mizo in the 30th and 72nd minutes gave the Prosperity Boys a second place victory.
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Meanwhile, Governor Diri in his closing remarks commended the leadership of NNL for bringing the Super Four playoffs to Yenagoa stating that he was impressed by the level of officiating.
Governor Diri noted that the only way Nigerian football can get global attention is to overcome the issue of bad officiating pointing out that his administration will give premium attention to sports development.
They commended the Bayelsa State Government for hosting the showpiece attributing the victory to hardwork and dedication.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
