By Emma Jemegah
As Bendel Insurance prepares to host Ikorodu City in the Nigeria National League Week 20 fixture at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Wednesday, the chairman of Edo State Sports Commission, Yussuf Alli, has called on sports loving Edo people, including ardent fans and supporters to come fill the stadium to cheer their darling club to victory.
A win for the Edo Arsenal will guarantee their promotion with two matches to spare.
The ex international who is still basking in the euphoria of Insurance victory against their strongest foe, Gateway Utd, 4-0 last week, craves for full capacity stadium during the midweek tie.
The Benin Arsenals need just three points to seal her promotion ticket to NPFL and a win against Ikorodu Utd on Wednesday would guarantee that. “We are expecting a full house. The fans have shown tremendous support and understanding this season and this match against Ikorodu will be fitting end to a glorious outing.
“So we are calling on football loving Edo people to fill the stadium on Wednesday, the players need an electric atmosphere to crown their promotion in style,” the record holding long jumper added.
The chairman further disclosed that fans and supporters would as usual; go home with free matchday jerseys for keeping faith with the club.
“We are all going forward together and we need you to remain faithful as we enter the Promised Land.
“Outside football, we are also doing everything to resurrect the spirit of champions and make Edo State the Number 1 destination in sports.”