GM Pledges to Rescue Insurance From Relegation as Edo Unveils New Management Team

By Usman Aliyu

The General Manager of Bendel Insurance FC of Benin, Roland Abu, has vowed to steer the team out of relegation in the ongoing Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

Abu made the pledge on Tuesday in Benin during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shortly after the official unveiling of a new management team for the club.

The new general manager emphasised the club’s commitment to strengthening its squad and improving performance in the second half of the season.

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“They are battling relegation and we want to make sure we remove them out of relegation and keep them safe so that they can be in a safe position.

“We are doing some recruitment. We are screening players and want to fortify the team. “That is ongoing already. At the second round of the league, we will fix them into the team,” he said.

Earlier in his address at the unveiling, Dennis Idahosa, Deputy Governor of Edo, said the event underscored the state’s commitment to sports development and excellence.
Idahosa reaffirmed the state government’s dedication to revitalising the state’s football clubs and fostering talent development.

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“The appointment of a substantive Head Coach for Bendel Insurance Football Club, as well as Edo Queens Football Club, are testaments to the government’s commitment to repositioning these teams for efficient service delivery,” he stated.

The deputy governor highlighted the administration’s efforts to prioritise the welfare of athletes and ensure they receive the support needed to excel.

“Since the inauguration of the present administration, we have continued to prioritise the welfare of sports men and women.

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“This has crystalised in sustaining the achievements Edo State has recorded in sporting activities, a trajectory that must be sustained,” he said.

NAN reports that the unveiling included the introduction of the new Head Coach, Greg Ikhenoba; Technical Director, Augustine Iyamu, Team Manager, Peter Obanor and Scouting Director, Idemudia Esigbe.

The deputy governor urged the new technical team to work collaboratively to improve the clubs’ performance.