By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Bendel Insurance got off to a flying start on their return to the Nigeria Premier Football League edging out Akwa United 2-0 in their matchday one fixture in Uyo on Sunday, reports Prompt News.
Imade Osehenkhoe put the the visitors ahead seven minutes before the break after he was set up by Divine Nwachukwu.
Ismail Sarki added the second goal in the 41st minute.
The game was Bendel Insurance’s first in the Nigerian top-flight in over three years.
It was also the first time Insurance have scored two goals in an NPFL game since they lost 3-2 to Zamfara United in October 2007.
The remaining matchday one fixtures will be played next weekend.
