{
  "id": 16636690,
  "title": "NPFL: Atune savours Bendel Insurance's 'tough' win over Rivers United",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/npfl-atune-savours-bendel-insurances-tough-win-over-rivers-united",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T17:40:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/26/npfl-atune-savours-bendel-insurances-tough-win-over-rivers-united/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bendel Insurance secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Rivers United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, breaking the Super Falcons' unbeaten run. Assistant coach Jolomi Atune praised his team's performance, acknowledging the challenging nature of the match, as Rivers United had come to the hosts' ground with the intention of winning. The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) standings saw Bendel Insurance climb up to the sixth position following their win, preparing them for a forthcoming match against Kwara United in Ilorin.",
  "summary": "Bendel Insurance assistant coach, Jolomi Atune, has revealed that their victory over Rivers United was tough. The Benin Arsenals ended Rivers United's unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Sunday. Bendel Insurance broke the deadlock in the 48th minute through Freeman Wuchirwe while Chijioke Mbaoma levelled for Rivers […] NPFL: Atune savours Bendel…",
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  "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."
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