Bendel Insurance 3–2 El Kanemi Warriors. This Nigeria Premier League match was played on 18 January 2026. Bendel Insurance won.
El Kanemi Warriors vs Bendel Insurance Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/01/18
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- 24 Aug 2025 El Kanemi Warriors 2 - 0 Bendel Insurance L
- 19 Feb 2025 El Kanemi Warriors 0 - 0 Bendel Insurance D
- 05 Oct 2024 Bendel Insurance 1 - 1 El Kanemi Warriors D
- 22 Apr 2023 Bendel Insurance 2 - 1 El Kanemi Warriors W
- 01 Feb 2023 El Kanemi Warriors 0 - 1 Bendel Insurance W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rivers United
|
44 | 22 | 10 | 12 | +6 | 76 | L L W L W |
| 2 |
Abia Warriors
|
44 | 21 | 8 | 15 | +5 | 71 | L W L W L |
| 3 |
Ikorodu City FC
|
44 | 19 | 13 | 12 | +13 | 70 | W D W L W |
| 4 |
Nasarawa United
|
43 | 20 | 10 | 13 | +9 | 70 | W L W L L |
| 5 |
Plateau United
|
44 | 20 | 6 | 18 | +3 | 66 | L W D W L |
| 6 |
Bendel Insurance
|
44 | 16 | 16 | 12 | +6 | 64 | W D D L W |
| 7 |
Enugu Rangers International
|
43 | 17 | 12 | 14 | +13 | 63 | D W L D D |
| 8 |
Shooting Stars SC
|
44 | 18 | 8 | 18 | -4 | 62 | W L W L D |
| 9 |
Katsina United
|
43 | 16 | 12 | 15 | -6 | 60 | D W D W L |
| 10 |
Bayelsa United
|
44 | 15 | 13 | 16 | +1 | 58 | W L W L L |
| 11 |
Enyimba
|
44 | 15 | 12 | 17 | +1 | 57 | W L W D W |
| 12 |
Niger Tornadoes FC
|
44 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 57 | W L W L D |
| 13 |
Remo Stars
|
44 | 17 | 6 | 21 | -5 | 57 | W W D W L |
| 14 |
Kano Pillars
|
44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | -2 | 56 | D W L W L |
| 15 |
Kwara United
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44 | 14 | 12 | 18 | -2 | 54 | D L W W D |
| 16 |
El Kanemi Warriors
|
43 | 14 | 10 | 19 | -15 | 52 | L D L D L |
| 17 |
Barau FC
|
34 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 46 | W D D D W |
| 18 |
Warri Wolves FC
|
34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 43 | L D L W L |
| 19 |
Wikki Tourist
|
34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | -6 | 40 | L D L D W |
| 20 |
Kun Khalifat FC
|
34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 39 | L D L W W |
| 21 |
Akwa United
|
10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +4 | 16 | L W L W L |
| 22 |
Heartland FC
|
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 14 | D L W L W |
| 23 |
Sunshine Stars FC
|
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 9 | L W L L L |
| 24 |
Lobi Stars
|
10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -12 | 5 | L L L L W |
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Match preview
Bendel Insurance faced El Kanemi Warriors in the Nigeria Premier League on Sunday, 18 January 2026 and the match finished 3–2. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
Bendel Insurance sit 6th in the Nigeria Premier League table with 64 points from 44 matches (16W · 16D · 12L). El Kanemi Warriors are 16th with 52 points from 43 matches (14W · 10D · 19L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Nigeria Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 6 times on record. Bendel Insurance have won 3, El Kanemi Warriors have won 1 and 2 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Bendel Insurance vs El Kanemi Warriors — frequently asked
When was Bendel Insurance vs El Kanemi Warriors played?
Kick-off was in the Nigeria Premier League.
Where was Bendel Insurance vs El Kanemi Warriors played?
Bendel Insurance host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
What was the final score of Bendel Insurance vs El Kanemi Warriors?
Bendel Insurance 3 – 2 El Kanemi Warriors. Bendel Insurance won.
How can I follow Bendel Insurance vs El Kanemi Warriors live?
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Which competition is Bendel Insurance vs El Kanemi Warriors part of?
The Nigeria Premier League in Nigeria. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Nigeria Premier League
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Nigeria Premier League hub, or jump to the full Nigeria football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Bendel Insurance and El Kanemi Warriors for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.
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