Niger Tornadoes Sweeps Bendel Insurance Out of Benin with Recordbreaking Defeat

Niger Tornadoes Sweeps Bendel Insurance Out of Benin with Recordbreaking Defeat

On Wednesday, Niger Tornadoes outclassed Bendel Insurance during their NPFL game, delivering a remarkable upset that swept them out of Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin.Β 

Niger Tornadoes Sweeps Bendel Insurance Out of Benin with Recordbreaking Defeat

Despite the latter’s formidable reputation and home advantage, the visiting team dominated the match, leaving home fans in total shock as their record of almost two decades got shattered, Footballrover reports.

From the outset, Niger Tornadoes displayed their strength, securing a commanding lead with goals from Ernest Chidiebere, Akintunde Azeez, and Clinton Jephta.

The visiting side’s early strikes caught the home fans off guard, setting the tone for an intense showdown.

Ernest Chidiebere put the visitors ahead when he scored just 13 minutes into the contest, to the surprise of the home crowd.

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After that, the Ikon Allah Boys didn’t stop pushing for more, and their dominance paid off when Azeez doubled the lead.

In the final four minutes before the first half break, the Minna Boys scored the third goal through Jephta without replying.

Despite a valiant effort from Bendel Insurance, which managed to pull off a consolation goal through Chukwudi Meze, they were unable to overturn the deficit.

As the final whistle blew, Niger Tornadoes celebrated a well-deserved victory, propelling them to 11th place on the NPFL table, just one point behind their defeated opponents.

Looking ahead, Bendel Insurance faces a tough challenge against Kwara United, while Niger Tornadoes aim to maintain their momentum as they prepare to host relegation-threatened Gombe United.

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