Kennedy Boboye Addresses Bendel Insurance's Defensive Woes
Kennedy Boboye, the head coach of Bendel Insurance, voiced his worries regarding the team's defensive performance after they conceded 14 goals in their first 10 matches of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. This concern arose following a 2-1 victory over Rivers United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, which ended Rivers United's unbeaten streak.
Freeman Wuchirwe scored the opening goal for Bendel Insurance in the 48th minute, followed by an equalizer from Rivers United's Chijioke Mbaoma in the 73rd minute. Jonathan James secured the win with a late goal.
Boboye acknowledged the need for defensive improvements, stating that the team cannot afford to concede goals in every match. He remains optimistic about Bendel Insurance's title ambitions, recalling their past championships in 1972 and 1979.
The team will next face Kwara United, aiming to improve their away performance, having lost all five away matches this season.
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