Unveiling rebranded Bendel Insurance FC.
Edo Deputy Governor trains with team, as goal keeper gets National
Team call up…
From Omoregie Elvis, Benin
Ahead of the unveiling of the rebranded Bendel Insurance FC, EDO State
Deputy Governor,RtHon,Comrade Philip Shaibu, joined the team on Monday
evening training session in Iriri,Aruogba, Benin City.
The energetic Deputy Governor engaged in several work out session with
assistant Coach Greg Ikhenogba before joining the players to train
where he displayed soccer artistry to the admiration of fans who came
to watch the team.
Speaking after the training, Com Philip Shaibu reassured the players
of Government commitment to support the team, “Governor Godwin Obaseki
has said that the State Will support Insurance in whatever they need
to achieve success in the League and bring back the Glory of the
team”.
On his part, the technical manager of Bende Insurance FC, Monday
Odigie said that the the visit of the Deputy Governor is a motivation
to the team.”Your visit to the team is a motivation to the players,and
we hope to meet the expectation of the Government and Edo People.
Thank you for joining us today in spite of your busy schedule”.
Meanwhile, Bendel Insurance goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has been handed
a call up letter by the handler’s of the National U-20 Men team and he
is expected to arrive the National
Camp on Wednesday 28th of February.
Edo State Government will unveil the rebranded Bendel Insurance
Football Club on Tuesday 27th February at the festival Hall in
Government House, Benin City by 4pm.The team will feature in the 2018
bet9ja Nigeria National league season, which is scheduled to commence
in April.