Rivers United halt Bendel Insurance 21-match unbeaten run
Rivers United on Friday halted the 21- match unbeaten run of Bendel Insurance as they defeated the Benin Arsenals 2-1 in the matchday four of the NPFL Championship play-offs.
Morice Chukwu broke the deadlock for Rivers United in the stroke of the halftime of the match played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.
On the dot of regulation time yet again, Joseph Onoja doubled the lead before Super Eagles new invitee, Divine Chukwu pulled a goal back for Bendel Insurance in the fifth minute of the added time.
Bendel Insurance has had a very impressive season and is in the final of the federation cup where they will face old rival, Rangers International FC.
Insurance has drawn 11 of their previous 12 matches and the defeat today has effectively pushed their hands off a possible league title.
They also risk not having a continental ticket via the play-off and will be hoping to defeat Rangers in the final of the FA cup to guarantee a continental slot.
On the other hand, the 2-1 victory secured the top spot for Rivers United and also a guarantee them a space at the continental show next season.
