Bendel Insurance F.C.

They won the 2023 edition of the Federation Cup after defeating Enugu Rangers 1–0 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on June 21, 2023.

Created by Dr. Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia, Bendel Insurance was one of the founding members of the Nigerian Premier League in 1972.

In March, they were one of eight teams threatened with having their participation suspended due to a backlog of debts and fines.

[11] Finally, they were exiled to Ilorin, North Central Nigeria, for their final home game of the season after crowd trouble in a 1–1 tie against Shooting Stars FC that put an end to their promotion chances.

[12] Bendel Insurance were promoted to the top flight for the 2019 season after spending over ten years in lower divisions.

Peter Odemwingie scored 19 goals in 53 games for Bendel Insurance FC