NPFL: Enyimba manager blames red card for defeat to Bendel Insurance
Bendel Insurance head coach, Greg Ikhenoba has expressed delight with the team’s 1-0. win over Enyimba in a rescheduled matchday 20 encounter on Wednesday.
Kayode Oke grabbed the decisive goal for Insurance 10 minutes after the break.
Ikhenoba is however disappointed his team failed to convert most of the chances they created in the game.
“I give glory to God and thank the boys for this present,” Ikhenoba stated in a post-match interview.
“We created a lot of chances, but our finishing is still a concern.”
Bendel Insurance moved up to 15th position on the league table with 28 points.
The Benin Arsenals will slug it out with Niger Tornadoes in their next league game on Sunday.
Enyimba technical adviser, Stanley Eguma believed that the red card issued to defender, Innocent Gabriel cost his team victory against Bendel Insurance.
Gabriel was sent off for his reckless challenge on Bendel Insurance Kayode Oke in the first half of the encounter.
Eguma, however, admitted that the contest was a good game for both teams.
“It was a good game, but being a man down made things difficult for us,” Eguma stated.
Enyimba dropped to 10th position on the league table following the defeat.
The People’s Elephant will shift focus to their next match against Rivers United on Saturday.
