Abia Warriors defeat Bendel Insurance 3-0 in NPFL match

Abia Warriors secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Bendel Insurance FC during Matchday Six of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba.

Emeka Obioma scored twice, with goals in the 23rd and 40th minutes, following an opening header by Ikoi Ettah in the 16th minute. Effimi Nsi provided the assists for both of Obioma’s goals. Despite tactical substitutions made by Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye in the second half, the team was unable to recover.

This result marks the heaviest defeat of the season for Bendel Insurance and their third consecutive away loss. Bendel Insurance currently sits fifth in the NPFL table with nine points, while Abia Warriors move up from 14th place.