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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Bendel Insurance moved closer to equaling the unbeaten record in the Nigeria Premier Football League after a 2-1 home win against El-Kanemi Warriors on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Monday Odigie\u2019s side are unbeaten after 15 games this season.<\/p>\n

It was also the Benin Arsenals\u2019 first win in their last six league outings.<\/p>\n

Insurance took the lead on 54 minutes courtesy of Sarki Ismael\u2019s header.<\/p>\n

Austine Ogunye doubled the advantage four minutes later.<\/p>\n

El-Kanemi Warriors were awarded a penalty on 69 minutes after a player was fouled inside the box.<\/p>\n

Muhammed Hussaini calmly slotted the ball home sending Amas Obasogie the wrong way.<\/p>\n

Insurance extended their lead at the top of the Group A table to seven points following the win.<\/p>\n

El-Kanemi remain rooted to the bottom spot following another disappointing defeat.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Bendel Insurance moved closer to equaling the unbeaten record in the Nigeria Premier Football League after a 2-1 home win against El-Kanemi Warriors on Saturday. Monday Odigie\u2019s side are unbeaten after 15 games this season. It was also the Benin Arsenals\u2019 first win in their last six league outings. 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