Bendel Insurance Goalkeeper Joshua Baba Resurfaces After Being Declared AWOL

Bendel Insurance goalkeeper Joshua Baba has reportedly reunited with his teammates after the club declared him absent without official leave (AWOL).

The former Enyimba shot-stopper sustained an injury during Bendel Insurance’s Matchday 1 fixture against Warri Wolves at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.

Naija News reports that the club had granted Baba two weeks to recover from the injury before he travelled to Plateau State to visit his family.

However, his failure to return to Benin City within the approved period prompted the club’s management to declare him AWOL.

According to Bendel Insurance, Baba resurfaced in Lagos on Saturday night and joined his teammates at their hotel ahead of the club’s Matchday 8 encounter against Sporting Lagos.

The Benin-based club also expressed appreciation to media organisations and other stakeholders for their involvement following its earlier announcement about the goalkeeper’s absence.

“The management of Bendel Insurance FC also wishes to use this opportunity to express its sincere appreciation to members of the media and other key stakeholders who have played various roles since the club issued its earlier statement declaring the goalkeeper AWOL,” the club said.

The management reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining discipline, professionalism and accountability in the club’s operations.

“Bendel Insurance FC remains committed to upholding the highest standards of discipline, professionalism, and accountability in all its dealings,” the statement added.