Preseason: Sarki Ismael Scores As Insurance Pips Sporting Lagos 1-0

Preseason: Sarki Ismael Scores As Insurance Pips Sporting Lagos 1-0 

By Emmanuel Chinedu 

Bendel Insurance continued to impress in preseason games with a 1-0 win over Sporting Lagos, ahead of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Hussaini Abdullahi was solid in defense for the Monday Odigie-led side, ensuring they got a clean sheet in the tune-up game.

Sarki Ismael's 90+3 minute header made the difference for the Benin Arsenal, who deservedly pipped the Lagos-based side in the friendly game at the Western Boys High School Pitch on Thursday evening.

The Benin Arsenal started the game with a strong 11 involving the likes of Tanimu Benjamin, Imade Osarenkhoe, Sunday Anyawu, Kelly Kester, Sarki Ismael, and other vital members of the squad.

In the test game, tactician Monday Odigie repeatedly tried out different formations and tactics as his squad got ready for the clash against RS Berkane at the CAF Confederations Cup.