Former Bendel Insurance central defender Benjamin Tanimu has completed a two-year move to Singida Black Star of Tanzania.
Taninu featured for Crawley Town in England and later played for Maghreb de Fès in Morocco, where he gained before the latest deal.
The defender is expected to bring his experience, leadership, and defensive qualities to his new club.
For many young footballers in Edo State, Taninu’s rise from the domestic league to playing abroad serves as an inspiration.
Reacting to the transfer, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, expressed confidence that Taninu would excel in Tanzania.
He described the defender as a hardworking and disciplined player who has continued to develop throughout his career.
The former Edo State Deputy Governor recalled that Taninu learned the fundamentals of football while coming through the Bendel Insurance system under his supervision.
He said watching the defender grow from a promising youngster into an international professional has been a source of pride and proof that sustained investment in grassroots sports can produce world-class talent.
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