Bendel Insurance
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| Nigeria Premier League | 03/16 15:00 | 29 |
[9] Abia Warriors
v
Bendel Insurance [7] 
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L | 1-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 03/08 15:00 | 28 |
[9] Bendel Insurance v
Remo Stars
[1] 
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W | 2-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 03/02 15:00 | 27 |
[17] Bayelsa United
v
Bendel Insurance [8]
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L | 2-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 02/27 16:30 | 26 |
[11] Bendel Insurance v
Ikorodu City FC
[7] 
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W | 2-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 02/19 14:00 | 25 |
El Kanemi Warriors
v
Bendel Insurance
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D | 0-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 02/16 16:30 | 24 |
Bendel Insurance v
Niger Tornadoes
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W | 3-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 02/12 15:00 | 20 |
[16] Bendel Insurance v
Enyimba
[8] 
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W | 1-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 02/08 16:30 | 23 |
[2] Shooting Stars
v
Bendel Insurance [15]
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L | 1-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 02/03 15:00 | 22 |
[17] Bendel Insurance v
Katsina Utd
[14] 
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W | 1-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 01/30 15:00 | 21 |
[3] Rivers United
v
Bendel Insurance [17]
|
D | 2-2 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 01/27 15:00 | 20 |
Bendel Insurance v
Enyimba
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- | Postponed | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 12/31 15:00 | 19 |
[11] Enyimba
v
Bendel Insurance [17]
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D | 0-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 12/21 16:30 | 18 |
Bendel Insurance v
Lobi Stars FC
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W | 1-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 12/15 15:00 | 17 |
Heartland FC
v
Bendel Insurance
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D | 1-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 12/09 15:00 | 16 |
[20] Akwa United
v
Bendel Insurance [19]
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D | 1-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 11/30 15:00 | 15 |
[17] Bendel Insurance v
Plateau United
[9] 
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W | 2-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 11/27 15:00 | 14 |
[20] Nasarawa United
v
Bendel Insurance [15]
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L | 2-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 11/23 15:00 | 13 |
[18] Bendel Insurance v
Kwara United
[7] 
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W | 3-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 11/17 15:00 | 12 |
[6] Enugu Rangers Intl FC
v
Bendel Insurance [16]
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L | 3-2 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 11/09 15:00 | 11 |
[11] Bendel Insurance v
Kano Pillars
[8] 
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L | 0-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 11/03 15:00 | 10 |
Sunshine Stars FC
v
Bendel Insurance
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W | 1-2 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 10/26 15:00 | 9 |
[14] Bendel Insurance v
Abia Warriors
[10]
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L | 0-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 10/20 16:30 | 8 |
[2] Remo Stars
v
Bendel Insurance [11]
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L | 1-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 10/17 14:00 | 7 |
[14] Bendel Insurance v
Dennis Coke
[15] |
W | 3-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 10/12 15:00 | 6 |
[20] Ikorodu City FC
v
Bendel Insurance [12]
|
L | 3-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 10/05 15:00 | 5 |
Bendel Insurance v
El Kanemi Warriors
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D | 1-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 10/02 15:00 | 3 |
[14] Bendel Insurance v
Shooting Stars
[8]
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 09/29 14:00 | 4 |
[4] Niger Tornadoes
v
Bendel Insurance [15]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 09/21 15:00 | 3 |
Bendel Insurance v
Shooting Stars
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- | Cancelled | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 09/15 15:00 | 2 |
Katsina Utd
v
Bendel Insurance
|
L | 2-1 |
Wikipedia - Bendel Insurance F.C.
Bendel Insurance Football Club is a football club based in Benin City, Nigeria. The club plays in the Nigeria Premier Football League. They were originally known as the Vipers of Benin. They play their home matches at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, which has a capacity of 12,000. They won the 2023 edition of the Federation Cup after defeating Enugu Rangers 1–0 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on June 21, 2023.
History
Created by Dr. Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia, Bendel Insurance was one of the founding members of the Nigerian Premier League in 1972.
The team had its first month of the 2007–08 season delayed because of a management dispute over who controlled the team. The crisis led to two different clubs claiming the name Insurance. They were relegated at the end of the 2007–08 season after finishing in last place, the first relegation from the top level in the team's history.
In August 2008, the ownership crisis was settled and the Edo State government took control. Thus the name officially reverted to Bendel Insurance Football Club.
However, the club's financial problems continued throughout the season. In February 2009, Insurance was banned from using their stadium temporarily because it was not up to league standards. In March, they were one of eight teams threatened with having their participation suspended due to a backlog of debts and fines. Finally, they were exiled to Ilorin, North Central Nigeria, for their final home game of the season after crowd trouble in a 1–1 tie against Shooting Stars FC that put an end to their promotion chances. The reason for Bendel Insurance's breakdown was because of the ownership situations.
Bendel Insurance were promoted to the top flight for the 2019 season after spending over ten years in lower divisions. They were relegated to the NNL after just one season. They won promotion back to the NPFL on the penultimate day of the 2022 season.
The team's colors, typically a striking combination of yellow and blue, reflect its vibrant identity and the spirit of its supporters. Bendel Insurance is renowned for its commitment to developing local talent, often showcasing young players who go on to make their mark in both national and international football.
The club's home ground, the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, serves as a fortress for the team, where fans gather to cheer on their players with unwavering loyalty. Bendel Insurance has a storied rivalry with other clubs in the region, making their matches highly anticipated events in the Nigerian football calendar.
With a focus on teamwork, discipline, and community engagement, Bendel Insurance continues to strive for excellence on the pitch, aiming to reclaim its status as one of Nigeria's top football clubs. The team's dedication to the sport and its fans ensures that Bendel Insurance remains a beloved institution in Nigerian football.