Bendel Insurance push for continental ticket with crucial Wikki Tourists clash
Bendel Insurance head coach Charles Omokaro insists his team must avoid defeat against Wikki Tourists this weekend to boost their chances of securing a continental ticket. The Benin Arsenals, currently seventh in the NPFL table with 49 points, face Wikki Tourists in Bauchi in a matchday 35 fixture that could determine their season's objective.
According to Completesports, Omokaro views the match as critical: 'That game against Wikki Tourists means a lot for us. We are going there with the target of winning the game to collect the three points or, at worst, a point to ensure we achieve our objective of finishing among the top three.'
With Insurance last qualifying for continental play in the 2023-24 season (CAF Confederation Cup), a strong performance against Wikki Tourists would position them favorably in the race for African competition berths. The match adds significant tension to the final weeks of the NPFL season as teams jockey for top-three positions.
Will Bendel Insurance secure the continental berth, or will Wikki Tourists derail their African ambitions with a crucial victory?