Action resumed on Matchday 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League as Bendel Insurance F.C. secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Kun Khalifat F.C. at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The hosts made a bright start to the encounter and took the lead as early as the fifth minute through Emmanuel Akpan, who finished calmly to hand Bendel Insurance an early advantage.
Insurance maintained its attacking momentum and doubled its lead before halftime when Kayode Oke found the back of the net in the 41st minute, putting the home side firmly in control heading into the break.
Kun Khalifat responded after the restart and reduced the deficit in the 52nd minute through Lekan Gabriel, setting up a tense finish to the contest.
Despite late pressure from the visitors, Bendel Insurance held their ground to secure all three points in front of their home supporters.
The victory provides a timely boost for Bendel Insurance as the league campaign approaches its decisive stages.