Bendel Insurance Visit Injured Itoro Promise After Successful Surgery

Players, coaches and officials of Bendel Insurance FC paid a visit to injured defender Itoro Promise at the Specialist Hospital in Benin on Monday after his successful surgery.

The visit brought joy to the centre-back, who is currently recovering after suffering a fracture on his left leg during Bendel Insurance’s 3-0 victory over St. Andrews FC in the semi-final of the 2026 Edo FA Cup on April 22 at the Crescent Sports Club field.

After medical examinations, the club’s medical team advised that the player should undergo surgery. The operation was successfully carried out on Friday, April 24, at the Benin Specialist Hospital.

The visiting team was led by the club’s General Manager, Charles Ohimekpen, and Technical Manager Kennedy Boboye. Team captain Efe Enabulele and other players also joined the visit.

The team arrived at the hospital with the 2026 Edo FA Cup trophy they won after beating Westgate FC 2-0 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Sunday.

The players celebrated both the FA Cup victory and the successful surgery with their injured teammate.

Coach Boboye wished Itoro a quick recovery, saying: “We thank God and the doctors for the successful surgery and wish you a speedy recovery. It is our hope you return stronger.”

Captain Enabulele also encouraged the defender. He said: “We missed you in the final match and we fought for the trophy, believing it will bring you joy and some relief as you recover from the pains you have been going through. We are happy the surgery went well. Here is the cup we brought for you to feel it with us together. We wish you quick recovery.”

Itoro Promise, who is expected to miss the rest of the current season, thanked the management, players and medical team of Bendel Insurance for supporting him since the injury.

Bendel Insurance defeated Westgate FC 2-0 to successfully defend the Edo FA Cup title, which they have now won every year since 2019.