In preparation for the Nigeria Premier Football League’s MatchDay 15 matchup against Plateau United, Emperor Jaret Tenebe, the chairman of the Edo All Progressives Congress, has paid out his $3000 pledge to the Bendel Insurance Football Club.
This afternoon, Benin Arsenals secretary Charles Ihimekpen attested to Insurance FC’s receipt of the funds.
He conveyed Benin Arsenal’s gratitude to the benefactor, stating that the team views the gift as a major source of inspiration for the players.
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The APC Chairman Jaret Tenebe has redeemed his pledge of 3,000 dollars to us and we are grateful to him.
“He promised to give us the money as a gift should we win at Nasarawa but we lost the match 2-1 but the Chief Tenebe told us not to feel bad that he was still going to give us the money to further motivate us ahead of the next match, and today, he has redeemed his vows. “
Even though Bendel Insurance FC lost 2-1 to the hosts, APC leader Emperor Jaret Tenebe, who led the Edo State Government Delegation to Lafia, Nasarawa State, to support Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football League match against Nasarawa United on Wednesday, pledged to redeem the $3000 (three thousand dollars) he promised the team.
In an interview with sports reporters just after Wednesday night’s Match Day 14 match at the Lafia City Stadium, Emperor Tenene made the pledge.
” Despite the fact that my team lost 2-1 to Nasarawa Utd,I will still give them the $3000 Dollars.
“I announced the amount as rewards for them just to motivate them.
“I watched the game from the beginning to the end and I was impressed with the performance of our team.
“It was a good game and I think our players need more encouragement.
“I made the promise and not the Edo state government and I will still redeem my pledge because they played very well. ” He said
The state government and other stakeholders in Edo State and beyond need to provide Bendel Insurance FC with more encouragement and assistance as they fight to escape the red zone.
On Saturday, November 30, 2024, the Benin Arsenals play Plateau United in Match Day 15 in Benin. 4 PM is the start time.