Sporting Lagos vs Bendel Insurance 2-1: NPFL Matchday 8 Report

Sporting Lagos vs Bendel Insurance finished 2-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Gafar Olaniyan scored the winner in the 22nd minute as Sporting Lagos came from behind to beat Bendel Insurance 2-1 in NPFL Matchday 8, despite Kayode Oke scoring inside the first minute.

What was the score in Sporting Lagos vs Bendel Insurance?

Sporting Lagos won 2-1. Here are the goals.

• 1′ Kayode Oke (Bendel Insurance), 0-1, after about 18 seconds
• 14′ Victor Samuel (Sporting Lagos), 1-1
• 22′ Gafar Olaniyan (Sporting Lagos), 2-1

What were the key moments?

Oke struck within the first minute, but Sporting Lagos hit back twice before the half-hour mark, per Premium Times. All three goals came inside the first 22 minutes.

What does the result mean in the NPFL table?

Sporting Lagos are 8th on 12 points from eight games, level on points with Bendel Insurance in 7th. See the live NPFL table and standings for the latest positions.

Who do Sporting Lagos and Bendel Insurance play next?

Sporting Lagos visit Plateau United on Sunday, October 18, at 4pm WAT. Bendel Insurance visit Rangers on the same day.

For more on both clubs, see the Sporting Lagos team hub and the Bendel Insurance team hub. Every score from the round is in our NPFL Matchday 8 results round-up, and the full season is on our NPFL results page. The previous round is in our NPFL Matchday 7 results round-up.

Sporting Lagos vs Bendel Insurance: FAQ

What was the score between Sporting Lagos and Bendel Insurance?

Sporting Lagos beat Bendel Insurance 2-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Who scored in Sporting Lagos vs Bendel Insurance?

Kayode Oke scored for Bendel Insurance in the first minute. Victor Samuel (14th) and Gafar Olaniyan (22nd) scored for Sporting Lagos.

Where are Sporting Lagos in the NPFL table?

Sporting Lagos are 8th on 12 points from eight games.

Who do Bendel Insurance play next?

Bendel Insurance visit Rangers on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4pm WAT.

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Sources: Africatopsports, Premium Times, ThisDay, Sports Mole; results and table from API-Football and published match reports. Minutes can differ slightly between reports.