Bendel Insurance of Benin marked their return to the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL with a 2-0 away win against former champions Akwa United.

The 2022/2023 NPFL season finally kicked off on Sunday after numerous delays, and it was a startling outcome for league fans across the nation as Bendel Insurance picked up three maximum points in Uyo.

It was a shocking outcome for the “Promise Keepers” when newly promoted Bendel Insurance after 3 years, 7 months and 19 days last kicked a ball in the top division of the Nigerian men’s football league.

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Played at the Goodswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo, the home team dominated the match from the outset but struggled to penetrate the visitors’ defense.

Imade Osenhenkoe scored the game’s first goal to put Bendel’s insurance ahead of the competition.

Just before halftime, Ismael Sarki scored the second goal to give the visitors a comfortable lead.

The home team significantly improved their play as the second half began, but Bendel Insurance resisted all of the onslaught and earned all of their points away from home.