CAF Confederation Cup: Gov Obaseki motivates Insurance FC for International Battle against ASO Chlef

...bids team farewell at Benin Airport

Kingsley Abavo on Sports desk, Benin 

Gov. Godwin Obaseki with the team at Benin Airport on Thursday, 24 August, 2023.

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Thursday, 24 August, 2023 bade the Benin Arsenal, Bendel Insurance FC farewell in their journey to Algiers for the revised fixture of the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup preliminary match against ASO Chlef of Algeria, holding today; Saturday.

The Governor believes that Bendel Insurance FC are capable of posting good results away from home when they engage their opponent.

Addressing the team before their departure at the Benin Airport, the Governor urged them to be conscious of the fact that they represent Edo State and Nigeria as they journey to the battle of Algiers.

"I came to the Airport to see you guys and to assure you of Government support.  I want you to know that we are behind you.

"I am  confident that you will be victorious! I believe you can even perform better than you did in Benin last week Saturday. Go and get the victory!"

He assured the team to have it in mind that something good would be waiting for them when they win.

The Technical Director and head coach of the  team, Monday Odigie appreciated the Governor for the visit.

The Coach noted that the Governor's unseizing visit to team and again finding the time out of his busy schedules to see them at the airport means a lot to the club.

He therefore promised that they will not disappoint the Governor and Edo people.

Bendel Insurance FC began the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup preliminary journey with a 1-0 victory over ASO Chlef FC of Algeria at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Benin and are prepared for the second leg holding today.

Imade Osarenkhoe scored the only goal of the match in the 41 minute in Benin.

Insurance FC needs a draw to qualify for the second preliminary round.

The match venue, is Salem Mabrouki Stadium in Rouïba, Algiers.

The match was initially fixed for 8:30pm Nigeria time, but information reaching us said that due to some technical issues with the lighting at the match venue, the time has been shifted back to 5:00pm.