Julius Atete Football Club of Warri on Saturday will kick off her 2021/2022 Nigeria National League Southern Conference Group B1 season with a tricky tie away to Bendel Insurance of Benin.
The Jeremi based side will who were not on action last weekend when the season officially resumed will be banking on their current form to pull off a surprise result against a familiar side, Insurance, when both sides lock horns at the Samuel Ognemudia stadium, Benin.
Having recorded 5 wins and 4 draws in 9 preseason games played, the 2 time DFA Cup winners led by coach Emakpo Akpoguma, will be seeking to record the first away win in Benin.
Speaking ahead of the clash, coach Akpoguma noted that although his side is coming up against of the favourites to secure promotion in the Group, his side is determined to stun their hosts.
Recall, Insurance played out a thrilling goalless draw away to Vandrezzer F.C in their opening fixture and will be seeking to record their first win of the season.
It promises to be a thrilling encounter as both sides are familiar with their style of play and tactics. Kick-off time is 6:00 pm at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium Benin City.
