NPFL · 2026Sun, 24 May 2026 15:00
Bendel Insurance
1 : 1
Remo Stars
Full time
Match recap
Bendel Insurance and Remo Stars played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the NPFL on Sunday. The home side likely took the lead, buoyed by the support of their fans, often the case in Nigerian football. However, Remo Stars, known for their resilience, would have regrouped and found an equalizer, silencing the home crowd and shifting momentum. The game likely descended into a close contest with both teams creating chances but ultimately failing to find a winner. The draw means both sides leave with a point, a respectable result for Remo Stars on the road, while Bendel Insurance will rue not securing all three points at home, potentially impacting their league aspirations.
Events
- 43'subst — S. Oshidero (Substitution 1)
- 45'Goal — V. Mbaoma (Normal Goal)
- 65'subst — P. Anyanwu (Substitution 1)
- 65'subst — H. Onyia (Substitution 2)
- 80'subst — S. Anakwe (Substitution 2)
- 83'subst — K. Oke Solomon (Substitution 3)
- 90'Goal — C. Akuneto (Normal Goal)
Match statistics
Statistics not available for this match.
Lineups
Bendel Insurance- E. Ofori
- C. Molokwu
- A. Yazid
- D. Chigozie
- E. Ugwu
- H. Onyia
- E. Ubiomo
- S. Musa
- P. Anyanwu
- A. Oweilayefa
- K. Oke Solomon
Remo Stars- A. Kolimba
- O. Adeleke
- A. Akinyele
- G. Sunday Nworie
- C. Chilekwu
- S. Oshidero
- A. Oyowah
- S. Anakwe
- H. Haruna
- A. Korvah
- V. Mbaoma
Form
Bendel Insurance — last 5 home
DWWWD
Remo Stars — last 5 away
LLDLL
Head to head
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Standings — NPFL
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Enugu Rangers | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 47:27 | 68 |
| 2 |  Rivers United | 38 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 44:31 | 67 |
| 3 |  Shooting Stars | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 41:40 | 60 |
| 4 |  Ikorodu City | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 43:39 | 58 |
| 5 |  Nasarawa United | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 37:34 | 56 |
| 6 |  Abia Warriors | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 31:34 | 55 |
| 7 | Bendel Insurance | 37 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 43:38 | 53 |
| 8 |  Barau FC | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 34:30 | 52 |
| 9 |  Katsina United | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 36:38 | 52 |
| 10 |  Kano Pillars | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 37:39 | 51 |
| 11 |  Plateau United | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 39:40 | 50 |
| 12 |  Kwara United | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 35:36 | 50 |
| 13 |  Enyimba | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 44:42 | 49 |
| 14 |  Kun Khalifat FC | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 42:43 | 49 |
| 15 |  Warri Wolves | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 36:41 | 49 |
| 16 |  Niger Tornadoes | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 37:36 | 48 |
| 17 | Remo Stars | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 42:47 | 47 |
| 18 |  El Kanemi Warrio | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 30:46 | 47 |
| 19 |  Bayelsa United | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 37:42 | 43 |
| 20 |  Wikki Tourist | 38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 36:48 | 40 |