Bendel Insurance FC

Our 2026/27 NPFL First Round schedule is locked in! 🗓️ From Warri Wolves to Katsina United, the journey is set. Every fixture is a new challenge, every matchday an opportunity. 💛💚⚽ Which game are you most excited for? 👀 🔗 Never miss a matchday! Sync all Bendel Insurance first round fixtures directly to your calendar and stay updated throughout the season: calendar.google.com/calendar… Adaa Bendel!

FULL TIME | A disappointing night on the road as Bendel Insurance fall 2-1 to Shooting Stars in Ibadan. We take the lessons and move forward. Adaaa Bendel! 💛💚 #NPFL27

84' | The hosts take the lead late on. Shooting Stars 1-0 Bendel Insurance. Adaaa Bendel 💛💚 #NPFL27

Goal less at the break! Adaaa Bendel 💛💚 #NPFL27

We are underway here in Ibadan Adaaa Bendel! 💛💚 #NPFL27

Boots on, focus up, and minds set on the task ahead. It's almost time to go! 💪💥 Adaaa Bendel! 💛💚 #NPFL27

Our Starting XI for tonight's clash ✌️🔥 Adaaa Bendel! 💛💚 #NPFL27

We're here, Ibadan! 🔥 It's almost show time! 💃 Adaaa Bendel! 💛💚 #NPFL27

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Match Day in Ibadan!🔥⚔️ 🆚 Shooting Stars SC ⏰ 6:00 PM 🏟️ Lekan Salami Stadium We go again! 🔥 Adaaa Bendel! 💛💚 #NPFL27

The race for points in the Nigeria Premier Football League takes centre stage in Ibadan on Friday as Bendel Insurance travel to face Shooting Stars Sports Club in what promises to be an intriguing Matchday 13 encounter. With the season gradually gathering momentum, both sides have plenty to play for. While Bendel Insurance is looking to consolidate their position among the league's leading contenders, Shooting Stars will be eager to use home advantage to get their campaign back on track. Bendel Insurance head into this fixture with renewed confidence following their dramatic 2–1 victory over Niger Tornadoes at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. The Benin Arsenal left it late to secure all three points, with a decisive 90+5-minute winner providing another reminder of their determination and ability to fight until the final whistle. That victory keeps Bendel Insurance firmly in the title conversation. With 21 points from 12 matches, they occupy second position on the NPFL table, just three points behind leaders Enugu Rangers. However, their away form remains an area requiring attention. Although Bendel Insurance has demonstrated impressive attacking quality, translating their home dominance into consistent results on the road will be crucial if they are to sustain a serious challenge for the title. For Shooting Stars, this is an opportunity to bounce back after a 1–0 defeat away to Barau FC. The Oluyole Warriors have been considerably stronger at home, where they have recorded four victories and two draws in six league matches. They have scored 11 goals and conceded just three in those encounters. Their 4–1 demolition of Abia Warriors in their previous home fixture underlined their attacking potential and ability to trouble opponents in front of their supporters. Currently occupying 13th position with 15 points, Shooting Stars will be conscious of the need to turn their impressive home performances into another three points. Shooting Stars won the last encounter 1–0 in Ibadan in January 2026, with a goal scored in the 56th minute. That victory ended Bendel Insurance's unbeaten run at the time. The Benin-based side will therefore have an opportunity to settle old scores and demonstrate how much they have grown since that meeting. Bendel Insurance has scored 20 league goals, making them the highest-scoring team among the current top five. Their attacking threat, combined with their ability to score late, makes them a dangerous opponent. However, Shooting Stars have conceded just three goals in six home matches. Their defensive organisation will be severely tested by Bendel's attacking movement and ability to create chances. For Bendel Insurance, this is more than just another away fixture. It is an opportunity to make a statement in the title race. Three points in Ibadan would take them to 24 points, level with league leaders Enugu Rangers, although Enugu Rangers would retain their game in hand. For Shooting Stars, victory would provide a significant boost to their league campaign, strengthen their position in the table, and reaffirm their reputation as a formidable home side. Both teams have something important to fight for, and the stakes are considerably high.

Ibadan bound!🚍 Shooting Stars, we're coming! 💃 🔥 Adaa Bendel! 💛💚 #NPFL27

Back to work! 💪🔥 Adaaa Bendel! 💛💚 #NPFL27

Up Next: Ibadan. Night football. 🔥 🆚 Shooting Stars SC 🗓️ Friday 13th, November ⏰ 6:00 PM 🏟️ Lekan Salami Stadium, Adasimgba Ibadan, we’re coming! 🚍💃 Adaaa Bendel! 💛💚 #NPFL27

85’ Sub In. 90+5’ Hero Status! 🥶🔥 John Taiwo needed just 10 minutes to write his name into the story! A dream debut capped with a stoppage-time winner as the Benin Arsenal snatched a thrilling 2-1 victory over Niger Tornadoes! Adaaa Bendel! 💛💚 #NPFL27

90+5' drama. 3 points. Pure Bendel Insurance spirit! 🔥💥 Relive the late, late winner as we leave Niger Tornadoes heartbroken! Adaaa Bendel! 💛💚 #NPFL27

Na my Jersey dey ground but na you chop san san😂😂 Thanks for coming! Hope you have a safe trip back to Minna. 🚞 John Taiwo says good morning! ☀️😂