Bendel Insurance Petitions NPFL over Matchday 9 Clash with Rangers
Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin City Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin has petitioned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), demanding the cancellation of its 1-0 defeat to Rangers International FC in their
A Benin-based insurance club, Bendel Insurance Football Club, has made a formal request to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to cancel a recent defeat against Rangers International FC in their NPFL Matchday 9 game. The club argues that the victory was invalid due to a goal that was scored when the goalframe was visibly displaced.
Bendel Insurance accuses league officials of inconsistent treatment, citing a previous points deduction after a similar set of officiating decisions was disputed. The club's Chairman, Comrade Jarrett Tenebe, has threatened to withdraw the team from the league if the decision is not overturned. The NPFL has acknowledged Bendel Insurance's grievance but declined to change the match result, citing regulations that prevent overturning the outcome of a completed match.
The league has instead referred the incident to the NFF Referees Appointment Committee for further review. Bendel Insurance has now escalated the matter to the NFF Disciplinary and Appeal Committees, demanding that the match be declared a draw and that Rangers face punitive measures for failing to maintain a safe playing environment.
The controversy has highlighted questions about venue safety requirements and the league's application of regulations.
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