Bendel Insurance FC: The Benin Arsenal
Discover the history, identity, leadership and achievements of one of Nigeria's most historic football clubs.
Bendel Insurance Football Club is a football club based in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
The club competes in the Nigeria Premier Football League and is owned by the Edo State Government.
Originally known as the Vipers of Benin, the club was established in 1972 and plays its home matches at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 12,000 spectators.
Bendel Insurance has a rich football history stretching across more than five decades.
The club won the 2023 Federation Cup after defeating Enugu Rangers 1–0 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on June 21, 2023.
Imade Osarenkhoe scored the only goal of the final.
The Benin Arsenal have also enjoyed considerable success on the continental stage, including WAFU/West African club honours during the 1990s and the CAF Cup triumph in 1994.
The club is currently chaired by Jarret Tenebe and is overseen by the Edo State Sports Commission.
Former captain and secretary Charles Ihimekpen serves as General Manager.
Kennedy Boboye is the Technical Manager while Greg Ikhenoba serves as Chief Coach.
