The past few days have been intense for us, filled with back-to-back games, constant travel, and little rest. Through it all, the team remained resilient and hardworking, pushing forward with your constant support. Despite the challenges, we aimed to cap it off by securing a third consecutive Lagos State FA Cup title—a trophy we had proudly won in the last two seasons. However, it wasn’t to be this time, as we fell short in the final, losing on penalties to Inter Lagos on Sunday evening.
Anyway, it’s just one of those things—a small setback in the grand scheme of things. There’s a bigger goal ahead, and we won’t let this distract us from staying focused.
We’re back in league action on Thursday, looking to secure crucial points at this pivotal stage of the season. Up next, a trip to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium to face Bendel Insurance on NPFL Matchday 26.
When we met Bendel Insurance in Lagos
It was a rough start, and honestly, not how we wanted things to go. Matchday 6 brought our first-ever meeting with Bendel Insurance. At that point, we had lost back-to-back home games and another away—it was our third home game of the season, and spirits weren’t exactly high. Expectations were low, but that game changed everything. We took control, dominated, and sealed a massive 3-0 win at the Arena—our first-ever victory in the top flight. It was huge. A weight off our shoulders. And looking at how far we’ve come since then, one thing is clear—we’re here to stay, and we’re only getting better.
Team News
Team captain Waliu Ojetoye and Harrison Austin Uzondu face a late fitness test for the trip due to health reason. Emmanuel Solomon, Rivio Ayemwenre, and Salau Yusuf remain unavailable due to personal reasons while everyone else is fit and ready.
Facing Bendel Insurance
It’s not going to be an easy one, that’s for sure. Bendel Insurance are always tough at home. In their last five games there, they’ve won every single one, and in their last 10 matches overall, they’ve only lost once. But even when the challenge seemed bigger, we’ve stepped up—more than once. We know it’s going to be tough, but we’re ready to take it on and give our all, because we want to keep making you, the fans, proud.
Bendel Insurance’ Most Recent Form
Bendel Insurance 1 – 0 Katsina United
Shooting Stars 1 – 0 Bendel Insurance
Bendel Insurance 1 – 0 Enyimba
Bendel Insurance 3 – 0 Niger Tornadoes
El Kanemi Warriors 0 – 0 Bendel Insurance
Match Details
● Venue: Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin
● Kick-off Time: 05:30 pm
● Date: Thursday 27th, February.
● Follow the Action: The game will be live on TV via Startimes Beta Sports CH 244. Stay connected with us on social media @IkoroduCityFC for live updates and all the action as it unfolds.