NPFL Matchday 16: Bendel Insurance Shock Katsina United As Nasarawa United Edge Shooting Stars

NPFL Matchday 16: Bendel Insurance Shock Katsina United As Nasarawa United Edge Shooting Stars

Sampson Adedeji

Bendel Insurance recorded an impressive away victory on Monday as they defeated Katsina United 1-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 16 encounter, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Benin Arsenal stunned the home fans at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium after Elmer Arunta scored the decisive goal in the 71st minute to seal all three points for the visitors.

In Lafia, Nasarawa United also secured a narrow 1-0 win over Shooting Stars Sports Club at the Lafia City Stadium.

Moyi Hassan netted the winning goal in the 65th minute to give the Solid Miners a vital home victory and boost their position on the NPFL table.

Both results marked important outcomes in the race for survival and continental places as the 2024/25 NPFL season continues to gather momentum.