Football fervor is reaching its peak in Edo State’s capital, Benin City, as the city undergoes a striking transformation, bathed in the vibrant yellow hues synonymous with Bendel Insurance.
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The reason for this newfound excitement? The Benin Arsenals are gearing up for a highly-anticipated clash in the CAF qualifiers against Morocco’s Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB).
This Saturday, all eyes will be on the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium as the Benin Arsenals host the reigning 2021/2022 CAF Confederation Cup champions in the first leg of the Second qualifying round for the competition.
The stakes are high, with both teams vying for a coveted spot in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.
The Benin Arsenals, holders of Nigeria’s Federation Cup, earned their place in this crucial Second Round showdown through a commendable display in both legs against Algeria’s Aso Chlef, who clinched the 2022/23 Algerian Cup.
The team’s impressive journey to this stage has ignited the passion of football enthusiasts across the region.
Ahead of the impending clash, Andrew Okungbowa, the Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor, issued a rallying call to the people of Benin. He urged them to turn out in large numbers to vociferously support their beloved team as they strive for victory.
The anticipation is palpable, and the atmosphere in Benin City is electric, with football aficionados eagerly awaiting the showdown.
Adding to the excitement, the visiting Moroccan team, Renaissance Sportive de Berkane, was expected to touch down in Lagos ahead of the clash. Their arrival marks the beginning of what promises to be an enthralling encounter between two determined sides.
As the stage is set and Benin City dons its yellow attire in solidarity with Bendel Insurance, football enthusiasts are counting down the hours to the clash between the Benin Arsenals and Renaissance Sportive de Berkane, eager to witness a thrilling contest for a coveted place in the CAF Confederation Cup’s group stage.
