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Bendel Insurance FC defeated Enyimba FC 1-0, boosting their NPFL standings amid intense competition.

Bendel Insurance FC clinched a vital 1-0 victory against Enyimba FC in a rescheduled Matchday 20 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The decisive moment came in the 55th minute when Kayode Oke`s deflected shot found the net, igniting celebrations among the home supporters. Enyimba`s challenge intensified after they received a red card, a setback that coach Stanley Eguma noted disrupted their game plan.

This win elevates Bendel Insurance to 28 points from 23 matches, enhancing their quest to ascend the NPFL standings. Looking ahead to Matchday 26, league leaders Remo Stars, currently on 51 points, will face Lafia, aiming to preserve their 10-point advantage. Second-placed Shooting Stars are set for a fierce rivalry against nine-time champions Enyimba International FC.

At the bottom of the table, Plateau United and Sunshine Stars are locked in a relegation battle, both on 28 points but separated by goal difference. Akwa United and Nasarawa United are also in peril, tied on 24 points. In another key matchup, Kano Pillars will host Akwa United at Sani Abacha Stadium, where Kano Pillars boasts a strong home record and an unbeaten streak in their last 10 home matches.

For more details on the Nigeria Professional Football League standings, visit the official site.

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