Insurance Seek Edo Government Intervention To Recover In NPFL
Players and officials from Bendel Insurance have thanked Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for sticking by the team despite their precarious position at the bottom of the table ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 15 matchup against Plateau United in Benin this weekend.
Even as they made a clear appeal to the state’s top citizen to continue his determined efforts to keep the team out of trouble, some players claimed that the fatherly support of Governor Okpebholo since he joined the team has given them the motivation they need to fight their way out of the relegation zone. Benin Arsenal has been struggling all season, which culminated in Monday Odigie’s recent resignation.
“Nobody is happy with our present position on the NPFL table and we must thank our amiable Governor Monday Okpebholo who has shown so much enthusiasm towards our plight since he was sworn into office,” a member of the coaching crew who craved anonymity, told our correspondent on the team’s return from Lafia on Thursday where they lost to 2-1 to Nasarawa United.
“But for the assistance of Governor Okpebholo, we would have found it difficult to honour our last four matches because we were barely surviving before he came on board
“ But going forward, I think we need a well- structured management team in place so that all necessary logistics can be put in place towards the success of the team.
“Governor Okpebholo has already shown that he has the interest of Insurance at heart, we are only seeking further intervention so as to boost the morale of the team,” he added.
Speaking in the same vein, one of the players signed to bolster the chances of Insurance in the on-going campaign, said the team can overcome their current difficult with the firm support of Governor Okpebholo, adding the entire players have resolved to work their socks starting with this weekend’s home game against the visiting Plateau United.
“Of course, we can get better and this is even more important with the kind of support we are getting from Governor Okpebholo,” he stated matter-of-factly. “What we need more is motivation for this team because without adequate financial support, it’s difficult to cope with the stress of playing in the NPFL.
“We came back from Lafia where we narrowly lost to Nasarawa United only on Thursday and on Saturday, we are facing Plateau United.
“ I have no doubt that we can bounce back to our winning ways but we can only succeed with the full support of the people and government of Edo State and particularly, Governor Okpebholo,” he added.
