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Fed Cup: Champions Insurance beat Stormers to advance
On Wednesday, Bendel Insurance of Benin, the reigning champions, defeated Stormers Sports Club of Abeokuta 1-0 to go to the 2024 Federation Cup round of 32.
In the sixty-first minute of play, Benin Arsenals' Chukwudi Meze scored the game's lone goal. The tall striker's clever finish to give his team the lead was assisted by substitute Paul Obata.
At the Area 3 field in Abuja, Insurance strikers missed multiple scoring opportunities, resulting in a goalless first half.
The Stormers' striker had an open net in the 18th minute, but Insurance was fortunate not to lose when goalie Joshua Baba went beyond of his 18-yard box. The striker missed the easiest opportunity to score.
In the round of 32, the Benin Arsenals—who won the 2023 championship by defeating Rangers 1-0 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba—will face their next opponents.
Ine Stars of Benin, the runners-up in the Edo State FA Cup, had a contrasting experience when they lost 2-1 to Kebbi United in the day's opening match at the same location.