{
  "id": 19893159,
  "title": "Akala, Adegoke strike late to sink Benin Arsenal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/akala-adegoke-strike-late-to-sink-benin-arsenal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T00:56:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/akala-adegoke-strike-late-to-sink-benin-arsenal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a high-stakes Nigeria Premier Football League fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Friday, Shooting Stars managed to overcome a goalless deadlock against Benel Insurance with two late goals, securing a 2-1 victory. The game was played on Matchday 13 of the league.\n\nOlakunle Akala broke the tension in the 84th minute, capitalizing on a loose ball to fire in a powerful strike from distance, putting Shooting Stars ahead. In the 90th minute, with just two minutes of added time remaining, Qamar Adegoke doubled the lead, ensuring the victory for the Oluyole Warriors.\n\nDespite putting up a strong fight, Benel Insurance's Alex Oweilayefa managed to score a consolation goal for his team in the 90th minute plus seven, but it proved too little too late. The defeat marks a setback for the Benin-based club, coming after a 2-1 home win over Niger Tornadoes earlier in the week.\n\nThis win gives Shooting Stars a morale boost, offering a response to their earlier 1-0 loss away to Barau FC on Sunday. Prior to the match, Benel Insurance had shown resilience by defeating Abia Warriors 4-1 in a home game.",
  "summary": "Shooting Stars beat Bendel Insurance 2-1 in an NPFL matchday 13 fixture, with late goals from Olakunle Akala and Qamar Adegoke securing the win. Read More: https://punchng.com/akala-adegoke-strike-late-to-sink-benin-arsenal/",
  "key_points": [
    "Shooting Stars wins 2-1 against Benel Insurance in Nigeria Premier League.",
    "Olakunle Akala scores 84th-minute goal, Adegoke adds second in 90th minute.",
    "Benel Insurance suffers setback after recent win over Niger Tornadoes."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Late goals for Shooting Stars provide a vital morale boost that offsets their recent loss while halting the momentum of a resilient Benel Insurance side.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}