Match summary
Before kickoff, Bendel Insurance were 10th in the table but 2nd on points from the last five league games.
Niger Tornadoes vs Bendel InsuranceResult, Lineups & H2H
2025/2026
Niger Tornadoes
Dalhatu60'
Mendos90+4'
2
-FT
2Feb 01, 2026
Lokoja Confluence Stadium
Match Timeline
Goal!
2-2
R. Mendos
90'+4·Niger Tornadoes
⚽
Goal!
1-2
Abdulaz Dalhatu
60'·Niger Tornadoes
⚽
57'Yellow Card
—
Niger Tornadoes
45'+6Yellow Card
—
Bendel Insurance
42'Yellow Card
—
Bendel Insurance
Match Statistics
Statistics of the Game
Bendel Insurance
69%Ball Possession31%
21Shots Total6
8Shots On Target4
13Corners1
8Fouls21
1Yellow Cards2
2Offsides8
13Shots Off Target2
128Attacks100
123Dangerous Attacks51
2Goals2
29Free Kicks10
3Substitutions4
0Injuries8
Team Lineups
Manager: N/A
Starting XI
1
IN
Ifeanyi Nchekube15
AF
Ahmed Family4
MI
M. Ibrahim6
CA
Chigozie Ani20
AD
Abdulaz DalhatuSubstitutes
8
KE
Kufre Ebong13
LA
Liman Ahmadu14
IO
Ifeanyi Okoye16
JG
Joseph Godstime19
MN
Michael Nelson30
GJ
Godwin John32
BU
Bashiru Usman35
AS
Abubakar Suleiman40
RM
R. MendosManager: N/A
Starting XI
32
EO
Emmanuel Ofori20
PD
Prince Dewan5
EA
Emmanuel Akpan3
HO
Henry Onyia6
AO
Alex Oweilayefa13
EO
Ebuka OkoroSubstitutes
7
WU
Wisdom Udom19
CC
Chikatara Chisom27
CG
Chari Giwa29
MS
Musa Sudes31
DO
David Obiazo35
CA
Chizoba Amaefule37
EU
Efe Ubiomo40
VT
Victor TorishejuPlayer Stats
| Player | Rating | Min | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M. Ibrahim MF | - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
Chigozie Ani MF | - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
Ahmed Family DF | - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
Abdulaz Dalhatu MF | - | 90' | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
Niger Tornadoes vs Bendel Insurance — computed insights
| Team | Games | Run | Unbeaten | Winless | Scored in | Conceded in | Last-5 pts | Last-5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niger Tornadoes | 15 | D1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7/15 | 6-4 |
| Bendel Insurance | 15 | D1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10/15 | 6-3 |
- W2-0 vs Barau2025-12-28
- L1-2 @ Barau2026-01-14
- L1-2 @ Nasarawa United2026-01-18
- W2-0 vs Enyimba2026-01-25
- D0-0 @ Bayelsa United2026-01-29
- W2-0 vs Kwara United2025-12-27
- W1-0 @ Kwara United2026-01-14
- W3-2 vs El Kanemi Warriors2026-01-18
- L0-1 @ Shooting Stars2026-01-25
- D0-0 vs Barau2026-01-29
- Meetings on record
- 5
- Period covered
- 2023-11-12 – 2025-09-13
- Niger Tornadoes wins
- 1
- Draws
- 2
- Bendel Insurance wins
- 2
- Avg goals per meeting
- 2
- Over 2.5 goals
- 40%
- Both teams scored
- 40%
- Home side won
- 40%share of all meetings won by whichever club hosted
- Last 5 meetings
- 1W 2D 2L (Niger Tornadoes view)
- Avg goals, last 5 vs all-time
- 2 vs 2
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-13 | Bendel Insurance | 1-0 | Niger Tornadoes |
| 2025-02-16 | Bendel Insurance | 3-0 | Niger Tornadoes |
| 2024-09-29 | Niger Tornadoes | 1-1 | Bendel Insurance |
| 2024-04-03 | Bendel Insurance | 1-3 | Niger Tornadoes |
| 2023-11-12 | Niger Tornadoes | 0-0 | Bendel Insurance |
| Team | Pos | Pld | Pts | GD | Form | Form rank | Form vs pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niger Tornadoes | 6 | 23 | 33 | 9 | WLLWD | 9 | -3 |
| Bendel Insurance | 10 | 23 | 33 | 4 | WWWLD | 2 | +8 |
- Points gap
- 0 ptsNiger Tornadoes 33 · Bendel Insurance 33
- Positions
- #6 vs #10
- Goals per game
- 1.22/0.83 vs 1.09/0.91scored/conceded per game · league average 0.9
Previous Meetings
Previous Meetings
Last 5 matches
Goals
4-6
Total matches
5Head to Head
Head to Head
Last 5 matches
1
Niger Tornadoes wins
2
Draws
2
Bendel Insurance wins
Goals Scored
4 - 6
Matchday 24 — Npfl
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- Enyimba vs Bayelsa United — 1 Feb 20261-0
- Enugu Rangers vs Kano Pillars — 1 Feb 20262-0
- Kun Khalifat vs El Kanemi Warriors — 14 Sept 20253-1
- Ikorodu City vs Barau — 19 Sept 20260-0
- Warri Wolves vs Kwara United — 20 Sept 20261-0
- Remo Stars vs Plateau United — 2 Feb 20261-2
- Shooting Stars vs Rivers United — 12 Mar 20262-1