Bendel Insurance have confirmed the return of goalkeeper Joshua Baba ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 8 fixture against Sporting Lagos.
The return comes after the club declared Baba absent without official leave (AWOL) for failing to report for duty after an approved recovery period.
The shot-stopper’s absence followed an injury he sustained on Matchday 1 against Warri Wolves at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
The former Enyimba goalkeeper was granted a two-week recovery period and subsequently travelled to Plateau State to visit his family.
He, however, failed to return to Benin City within the stipulated period.
According to Bendel Insurance, Baba resurfaced in Lagos on Saturday night and joined the team at its hotel as the Benin Arsenal prepared for their clash against Sporting Lagos.
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