Bendel Insurance super-sub Okon Ini-Obong is still trending and receiving praise for his wonder goal against Rivers United in the Naija Super 8 Playoffs.
Bendel Insurance’s second goal against Rivers United at the Naija Super 8 Playoffs has been named as the best of the tournament.
The goal was scored by super-sub Okon Ini-Obong who came off the bench to give Insurance hope in the five-goal thriller.
Ini-Obong’s goal completed a remarkable comeback as the Benin Arsenal equalised 2-2 in the final game of the Playoffs at the Eket Township Stadium, Akwa Ibom.
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In what was a game that would decide the final qualifier for the Naija Super 8 grand finale slated for Lagos next month, Iniobong came off the bench to steal the show.
With United leading 2-1 thanks to an Albert Korvah brace in either half, the Insurance superstar unleashed an unstoppable volley from 30 yards.
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The goal left Super Eagles goalkeeper Victor Sochima rooted to the spot in the highly explosive clash.
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Terrific — Bendel Insurance continue to gush over Ini-Obong's wonder goal vs Rivers United
FA Cup winners Bendel Insurance are still gushing over Okon Ini-Obong's Puskas-worthy goal against Rivers United in the Naija Super 8.
Ini-Obong has now been rewarded for his stunning effort, with the youngster set to receive a cash gift of N100,000 and balls.
He is also expected to join Super Eagles star Victor Ikpeba for the main draw on Thursday as a special guest.
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