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Nigerian FA Cup kings Bendel Insurance have become the first of three clubs in the continent from Nigeria to progress to the next round of the CAFCC.
Nigerian club side Bendel Insurance will continue their journey in the CAF Confederation Cup, CAFCC after a dramatic outing in Algeria.
Insurance, also known as Benin Arsenal, inspired by goalkeeper Amas Obasogie, overcame their hosts ASO Chlef 4-3 on penalties after their clash ended 1-1 on aggregate.
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ASO vs Benin Arsenal: Brief
18 years after their last appearance in the continent, Bendel Insurance kicked off proceedings with a narrow win in Edo.
Arsenal fan, Imade Osarenkhoe, was the hero of the day as he netted the only goal in a 1-0 win over ASO last week in the first leg.
That result meant the Benin Arsenal travelled to Algeria for the second leg living dangerously as North Africa had proven to be a slippery ground for Nigerian clubs in CAF competitions.
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Naija Super 8: N100k, gifts fall on Bendel Insurance wonder goal boy Ini-Obong
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Terrific — Bendel Insurance continue to gush over Ini-Obong's wonder goal vs Rivers United
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ASO scare
The encounter kicked off in Algiers with the home side expectedly dominating proceedings.
Insurance faced the first scare when the referee pointed to the spot kick in favour of the home fans.
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However, Obasogie came to their rescue when he pulled off a superb save to keep the game tied at 0-0.
Three minutes after that fantastic stop, the home side finally found the breakthrough and took the lead, with Obasogie powerless this time.
It was the kind of scare that Insurance fans and followers had expected ahead of the clash.
After the break, however, the Benin Arsenal, put on a brave fight to limit their hosts, with goalkeeper Obasogie in superb form.
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The Edo State side held on to force a penalty shootout where goalkeeper, Obasogie, sealed his man-of-the-match display with another clutch save.
ASO missed two of the spot kicks while Insurance scored four to progress to the next round.
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