It ended all square at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, as Bendel Insurance and Rangers International played out a dramatic 1–1 draw in an entertaining NPFL Matchday clash.
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The hosts, popularly known as the Benin Gunners, looked set to secure maximum points after Anyanwu Promise broke the deadlock in the 80th minute, sending the home fans into wild celebrations with a well-taken finish.
However, true to their famous “Never Say Die” identity, Enugu Rangers refused to go down without a fight. Deep into stoppage time, Iwundu Chidozie rose to the occasion, scoring a crucial 90+3’ equaliser to silence the Benin crowd and earn the Flying Antelopes a valuable point on the road.
Post-Match Reaction
Speaking at the post-match conference, the Enugu Rangers head coach praised his players for their resilience, discipline, and tactical preparation, highlighting the importance of grinding out points away from home in a competitive NPFL season.
“We prepared well for this game, and the players showed great character to fight until the very end,” he said.
The result underlines Rangers’ mentality and reinforces why they remain one of Nigeria’s most respected clubs, while Bendel Insurance will feel they were moments away from a famous home victory.
