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Bendel Insurance
Nigerian champions 2 times from Benin City, Edo State.
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About Bendel Insurance
Bendel Insurance Football Club, known as The Benin Arsenal, is a football club from Benin City, Edo State, founded in 1972. The club is owned by the Edo State Government and plays its home games at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium (12,000). Bendel Insurance have been Nigerian champions 2 times, most recently in 1979. In 2025-26 they finished 5th.
Honours
| Competition | Titles |
|---|---|
| League champions | 1973, 1979 |
| Federation (FA) Cup | 1972, 1978, 1980, 2023 |
| Africa | CAF Cup 1994 |
Club stories
- A founding member of the national league in 1972, set up by Dr Samuel Ogbemudia.
- Beat Rangers 1-0 in the 2023 Federation Cup final.
Official website: bendelinsurancefc.com
Quick answers
Bendel Insurance: quick answers
Where do Bendel Insurance play?
Bendel Insurance play home games at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium (12,000), Benin City, Edo State.
How many league titles have Bendel Insurance won?
2: 1973, 1979.
Who is the Bendel Insurance coach?
Kennedy Boboye (checked 30 September 2026).