Bendel Insurance’s high‑flying run was halted by Gombe United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on match‑day six of the current season. The home side were held to a goalless draw on Saturday, marking the first time this season that the hosts have failed to score in the NPFL.
Gombe United proved effective on the road, containing the normally lethal Insurance attack and securing their third away point of the campaign. After a minute’s silence in memory of the late referee Kingsley Nnaemeka, who passed away earlier in the week, the match began with the hosts aiming for a sixth consecutive win. However, the visitors answered every challenge, despite missed chances from league joint‑top scorer Osarenkhoe Imade, Ismael Sarki, Divine Nwachukwu, Ebuka Akobundu and Austin Ogunye.
The draw leaves Bendel Insurance atop the table with 16 points, while other contenders such as Remo look to close the gap on Sunday. Gombe United move up a place with seven points, pending the outcomes of the remaining match‑day six fixtures.
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