Naija Super 8: N100k, gifts fall on Bendel Insurance wonder goal boy Ini-Obong

Okon Iniobong embraced by his teammates.

Naija Super 8: N100k, gifts fall on Bendel Insurance wonder goal boy Ini-Obong

Izuchukwu Akawor 11:37 - 28.06.2023

Bendel Insurance super-sub Okon Ini-Obong is still trending and receiving praise for his wonder goal against Rivers United in the Naija Super 8 Playoffs.

Bendel Insurance’s second goal against Rivers United at the Naija Super 8 Playoffs has been named as the best of the tournament.

The goal was scored by super-sub Okon Ini-Obong who came off the bench to give Insurance hope in the five-goal thriller.

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Ini-Obong’s goal completed a remarkable comeback as the Benin Arsenal equalised 2-2 in the final game of the Playoffs at the Eket Township Stadium, Akwa Ibom.

Ini-Obong rewarded for wonder-goal

In what was a game that would decide the final qualifier for the Naija Super 8 grand finale slated for Lagos next month, Iniobong came off the bench to steal the show.

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With United leading 2-1 thanks to an Albert Korvah brace in either half, the Insurance superstar unleashed an unstoppable volley from 30 yards.

Iniobong celebrates his stunning effort with his teammates.

The goal left Super Eagles goalkeeper Victor Sochima rooted to the spot in the highly explosive clash.

Ini-Obong has now been rewarded for his stunning effort, with the youngster set to receive a cash gift of N100,000 and balls.

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He is also expected to join Super Eagles star Victor Ikpeba for the main draw on Thursday as a special guest.

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