Bendel Insurance stun Niger Tornadoes with dramatic stoppage-time comeback

Bendel Insurance left it late to secure another important result in the Nigeria Premier Football League, finding a way past Niger Tornadoes in a contest that appeared destined to finish level.

Taiwo completes Bendel Insurance comeback

Niger Tornadoes took the lead in the 34th minute through a penalty, putting the visitors in control before the break.

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However, Jonathan James restored parity for the Benin Arsenal in the sixth minute of first-half stoppage time to send both teams into the interval at 1-1.

The hosts continued searching for a winner after the restart, and their persistence paid off when John Taiwo struck in the 95th minute to seal a 2-1 victory.

Insurance move into second place

The three points take Bendel Insurance to 21 points from 12 matches, lifting them into second place in the NPFL standings.

The Benin club have now recorded seven victories and five defeats this season, making them the only team yet to register a draw in the 2026/27 campaign.

Their latest success is also their third win in their last five league matches, strengthening their position in the early title race.

Niger Tornadoes, meanwhile, remain 10th with 16 points from 12 games. The Ikon Allah Boys have recorded four wins, four draws and four defeats.

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