NPFL: Atune savours Bendel Insurance's tough win over Rivers United

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: Nigeria

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NPFL: Atune savours Bendel Insurance's tough win over Rivers United

Bendel Insurance defeated Rivers United 2-1 on Sunday at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, ending Rivers United's unbeaten run. Freeman Wuchirwe opened the scoring in the 48th minute, and Chijioke Mbaoma equalised for Rivers United with 11 minutes remaining. Jonathan James scored the winner in stoppage time. Assistant coach Jolomi Atune called it a tough match and praised the players; Bendel Insurance moved into sixth place and will face Kwara United in Ilorin this weekend.

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