FA Cup winners Bendel Insurance are still gushing over Okon Ini-Obong's Puskas-worthy goal against Rivers United in the Naija Super 8.
Nigerian FA Cup kings Bendel Insurance are still celebrating that wonder goal by their super-sub Okon Iniobong.
Iniobong came off the bench to steal the show during the five-goal thriller against Rivers United in the Naija Super 8 Playoffs on Sunday.
Rivers United became the last team to book a spot in the Naija Super 8 following an enthralling 3-2 win over Insurance at the Eket Township Stadium.
Insurance continue to celebrate Iniobong
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Okon Iniobong: Son of the soil's Puskas-worthy goal not enough for Insurance to stop Rivers United
Bendel Insurance inspired by Okon Iniobong suffered another heartbreak from former NPFL champions Rivers United.
Insurance against Rivers United lived up to its pre-match hype as both NPFL teams ensured the final game of the playoffs ended up as a memorable clash.
Rivers United led twice thanks to goals from Albert Korvah, the Liberian superstar, who netted in either half on Sunday evening.
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But the game didn't go all Rivers way despite the Pride of Rivers taking on a second-string Insurance side.
On both occasions, the Benin Arsenal came back into the game, with Inioobong coming off the bench to unleash a Puskas-worthy equaliser.
“TERRIFIC! The control, the composure, the overhead stunt, the gaze at the post, the goalkeeper's position and the FINISHING,” the club posted on their social media page.
“(A) Made In Heaven volley by Ini-Obong Okon against Rivers United at the #NaijaSuper8 Play Off.”
The goal which drew Insurance level at 2-2 has since gone viral and the club is still purring.
In the end, despite a gallant fight just days after winning the FA Cup in Asaba, United sealed the decisive win late on thanks to Morice Chukwu’s well -struck penalty.