“The team has persevered to present an attractive sage of themselves, showcasing their great abilities and making us all proud with their favorite efficiency,” Mr Obaseki acknowledged in a assertion.
On August 19, ASO Chief lost the key leg of the stumble upon against Insurance by 0-1 on the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin.
The Algerian aspect, then again, received the return leg, played at Mabrouki Salem stadium in Algeria by the identical margin to conclude the game on 1-1 aggregate on Saturday.
The hosts scored the most productive goal of the match after 41 minutes to power the game into penalties.
The Nigerian aspect went ahead to salvage the penalties 4-3 to development to the 2nd preliminary stage of the continental soccer competitors.
Commending the team, Mr Obaseki acknowledged, “I heartily congratulate Bendel Insurance Football Membership for defeating Aso Chief of Algeria on penalties to development to the following stage of the CAF Confederations Cup.
“As they development to the following stage of the CAF Confederations Cup, I payment them to proceed on their spectacular bustle as they proceed to predicament Edo on the continental map.”
(NAN)
