A high-octane encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City saw Bendel Insurance and Plateau United share the points in a 2-2 draw during their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 31 clash. The visiting side demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout the evening, twice battling back from behind to ensure they did not leave empty-handed.
The “Benin Arsenals” drew first blood in the 14th minute through Alex Oweilayefa, but their lead was canceled out just four minutes before the interval when Monday Gideon found the equalizer for the visitors. The hosts appeared to have secured the win after Kayode Oke converted a clinical penalty in the 59th minute; however, Plateau United mirrored that success with a dramatic spot-kick of their own deep into injury time to salvage a point. This result leaves Bendel Insurance static in seventh place, while Plateau United climbed to the eighth position in the standings.
Simultaneously, the action moved to the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, where Kwara United secured a vital 1-0 victory over Nasarawa United. In a tightly contested affair where scoring opportunities were at a premium, Abdulsalam Abdulsalam emerged as the hero, striking the winning goal from the penalty spot during the final moments of the match.
Despite the emotional boost of the three points, Kwara United remain situated in the lower half of the league table. Conversely, the result serves as a significant setback for Nasarawa United, severely impacting their competitive aspirations for the remainder of the season.
