Bendel Insurance will put their impressive nine-game unbeaten run on the line when they face Shooting Stars in a Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 22 encounter in Ibadan.
The fixture comes at a crucial stage of the 2025/26 season, with both sides closely positioned on the table and pushing for a strong finish. Shooting Stars go into the game seeking a return to form after an inconsistent run in recent weeks.
The Oluyole Warriors slipped to seventh place on 32 points following a 2–0 defeat to Bayelsa United in their last outing, a result that underlined their struggle for stability.
Playing at the Lekan Salami Stadium, they will be relying on home support to steady their campaign and revive their push up the standings.
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Bendel Insurance, however, arrive with growing confidence. Under Kennedy Boboye, the Benin Arsenal have been one of the league’s most consistent sides, recording seven wins in their last nine matches and claiming three consecutive away victories.
Sitting just above Shooting Stars on goal difference with the same number of points, Insurance know that another positive result on the road could significantly boost their ambitions.The clash promises a tight contest, with form and resilience set to be tested in Ibadan.
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