Edo State NPFL side, Bendel Insurance FC of Benin will this afternoon battle visiting Niger Tornadoes in a rescheduled match billed for the University of Benin Sports Complex Saturday, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report

Both teams are battling for survival in the abridged league with the visitors languishing 11 on the Group B log while the host occupy 7th position

Seven points separate the two as Tornadoes have 14 points from 16 games while Insurance have 21 points from same number of matches.

But only one point separates the 9th placed team Sunshine Stars and Insurance.

However, the Benin Arsenal captain, Charles Omokaro told newsmen in Benin that his side are ready to consolidate on their win against table toppers Rangers Int’s FC Thursday last week.

Meanwhile, the Edo state Deputy Governor Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu has restated government’s commitment to the overall wellbeing of players of Bendel Insurance FC and Edo Queens FC now and after their retirement from active football.

Comrade Shaibu gave the assurance in his remarks while declaring open a one day workshop organised for both clubs at Banquet Hall, Government House, Benin city.