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Benin, March 19, 2017 (NAN) Insurance Football Club of Benin on Saturday started the new season of the Nigeria National League on a winning note by beating visiting Peoples FC of Lagos 1-0.
They scored the only goal of the game in the 44th minute through Ukamaka Iyim.
Though the visiting Lagos clubside showed some brilliance during the game, they however failed to convert the chances which came their way.
Speaking to newsmen after the match, Insurance FC’s coach Roland Ewere praised his players for the win.
“However, I must admit that more work needed to be done to put the team in proper shape.
“But my aim is for the club to secure promotion to the elite league at the end of the season.’’
Ewere said, in order to achieve this, the team must play well to win all their home matches while securing vital points away.(NAN)
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(Edited by Olawale Alabi)