{
  "id": 13669544,
  "title": "Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance confirm Baba’s return ahead Sporting Lagos clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/euromatch-npfl-bendel-insurance-confirm-babas-return-ahead-sporting",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T07:25:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/11/euromatch-npfl-bendel-insurance-confirm-babas-return-ahead-sporting-lagos-clash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bendel Insurance has announced the return of goalkeeper Joshua Baba in preparation for their upcoming Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, fixture against Sporting Lagos. This news comes after the club had declared Baba absent without official leave (AWOL) due to his failure to report for duty following an approved recovery period. The absence was the result of an injury sustained during the match against Warri Wolves on matchday one at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Initially granted a two-week recovery period, Baba traveled to Plateau State to visit his family but failed to return to Benin City within the prescribed timeframe.\n\nAccording to Bendel Insurance, the shot stopper made a surprise appearance in Lagos on Saturday night and joined the team at their hotel as they prepare for the crucial clash against Sporting Lagos.",
  "summary": "Bendel Insurance have confirmed the return of goalkeeper, Joshua Baba ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 8 fixture against Sporting Lagos. The return comes after the club declared Baba absent without official leave (AWOL). He had failed to report for duty after an approved recovery period. The shot stopper’s absence followed an […] Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bendel Insurance confirms goalkeeper Joshua Baba's return.",
    "Baba absent without official leave due to injury.",
    "Returns ahead of NPFL clash against Sporting Lagos."
  ],
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}