Bendel Insurance, through their X(formerly known as Twitter) handle, have revealed that the absence of Divine Nwachukwu and Sunday Anyanwu contributed to their defeat against Akwa United.

The Benin Arsenals lost 3-1 to Akwa United at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Wednesday

The midfielder and defender have been impressive for the club this season missed the game through injury.

Bendel Insurance dropped down to ninth position following the disappointing defeat and have nine wins to their name on the NPFL table .