Alex Oweilayefa was in sensational form scoring a hat-trick as Bendel Insurance delivered the most emphatic performance of NPFL matchday 28, dismantling Ikorodu City 4–0 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
From the first whistle, Insurance imposed themselves with intensity and precision, leaving their visitors chasing shadows for long spells of the encounter.
The star of the afternoon was Alex Oweilayefa, who produced a clinical hat-trick to cap a dominant team display.
He opened the scoring in the 15th minute, reacting sharply inside the box to give the hosts an early advantage. Barely twelve minutes later, he doubled his tally with a composed finish after another swift attacking move cut through Ikorodu City’s defence.
Sandwiched between Oweilayefa’s first two strikes was a 24th-minute effort from Wisdom Udom, who made it 3–0 with a well-taken goal that effectively ended the contest before halftime.
Insurance continued their control after the break, and Oweilayefa completed his hat-trick in the 59th minute, sealing a resounding 4–0 victory. The Benin Arsenal barely allowed Ikorodu City any clear sight of goal, combining defensive discipline with ruthless attacking efficiency.
The result strengthens Bendel Insurance’s push up the table occupying 6th in the NPFL table with 41 points after matchday 28, sending a clear message about their growing momentum in the title race.
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