BENIN CITY – Edo football fans, supporters and players of Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin have been advised against any behaviour or conduct capable of jeopardising chances of the club to have outright win over their arch rivals, Shooting Stars of Ibadan, tomorrow, Saturday.
Chairman of the club and Deputy Governor of Edo State ,Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu and the chief coach, Baldwin Bazuaye made the appeal during a meeting with the supporters of the club in Benin ahead of the crucial league tie between Insurance of Benin and Shooting Stars Ibadan.
The dou addressed the supporters against the background of the maltreatment and intimidations they suffered in the hands of J. Atete supporters at the Otujeremi Stadium during the week 13 match between the two teams which ended abruptly following J. Atete supporters hooliganism.
The Deputy Governor who will be debuting for Insurance against the 3SC tomorrow condemned the Atete incident but appealed to the Insurers not to transfer the aggression on ShootingStars and others ,maintaining that Edo is known for peace and hospitality.
The Deputy Governor also called on Edo football fans including Bendel Insurance supporters Club to rally round the club as the Insurers go into the most important game of the season against bitter rivals 3SC.
“Ï am confident our boys can beat them here. If we play the way we did against them in Ibadan, then victory is sure. ” Shaibu emphasized.
Coach Bazuaye while Speaking on the team’s readiness for the Saturday match, which many described as the clash of the Titans expressed optimism that Insurance will pick the three points and go ahead to finish top on the table. He added that the team is not under any pressure as the players are in a relaxed mood and ready for the game.
Insurance need to beat 3sc on Saturday to guarantee their chances of promotion to the elite football division in the country.
