Bendel Insurance
- Leagues Played
- Nigeria Premier League 120 CAF Confederations Cup 4 Nigeria Cup 4 Nigeria National League 3
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- Wikipedia
Results
| Nigeria Premier League | 05/25 15:00 | 38 |
Lobi Stars FC
v
Bendel Insurance 
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 05/11 14:00 | 37 |
Bendel Insurance v
Heartland FC
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 05/07 15:00 | 36 |
[6] Bendel Insurance v
Akwa United
[18] 
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 04/27 15:00 | 35 |
Plateau United
v
Bendel Insurance
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 04/20 16:30 | 34 |
Bendel Insurance v
Nasarawa United
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Nigeria Cup | 04/16 15:00 | - |
Bendel Insurance v
Enugu Rangers Intl FC
|
L | 0-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 04/13 16:30 | 33 |
[11] Kwara United
v
Bendel Insurance [7]
|
W | 0-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 04/05 16:30 | 32 |
Bendel Insurance v
Enugu Rangers
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 03/26 15:00 | 31 |
Kano Pillars
v
Bendel Insurance
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 03/22 16:30 | 30 |
[9] Bendel Insurance v
Sunshine Stars FC
[18] 
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 03/16 15:00 | 29 |
[9] Abia Warriors
v
Bendel Insurance [7]
|
L | 1-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 03/08 15:00 | 28 |
[9] Bendel Insurance v
Remo Stars
[1] 
|
W | 2-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 39 | 20 | 19 |
| Wins | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Draws | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Losses | 13 | 3 | 10 |
| Goals for | 39 | 24 | 15 |
| Goals against | 34 | 9 | 25 |
| Clean sheets | 15 | 11 | 4 |
| Failed to score | 12 | 5 | 7 |
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.