ENARUNA EDOSAFRIDAY IMOOHIME UDUGBAI2026-04-082026-04-082016-06APA2449-0679https://repository.lcu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1403This paper focuses on the management of Bendel Insurance Football Club, Benin City. It examines the reasons for the poor performance of the Club, since 2008, when it was relegated to National League till date (2014). The problem has been lack of government attention to the football club, which led to the dwindling fortunes of the club. The objective of this study was to identify the factors responsible for the poor performance of the club and make recommendations that would improve and strengthen the club. The study is a survey research and adopted the use of convenience random sampling involving the subordinate staff, current players, former (old) players and coaches. Data collection were from primary and secondary sources. And the methods of data analysis were the simple percentage and chi square. 126 The research found out that the welfare of the players was completely neglect; that there was no provision for camping facilities; that there was poor human resources management, absence of business-like managers and, above all, poor funding. In conclusion, this paper recommends the coordination of the organization’s resources through the process of effective management in terms of provision of adequate funds, provision and improvement of camping facilities, recruitment of good players yearly without bias to strengthen the team, the complete and regular payment of the benefit and entitlement of players. Key Words: Bendel Insurance Football Club ( BIFC), Dwindling Fortunes, Management, Politics, Leadership, Motivation, Football Management, Management of BIFC, Management Problems, Nigeria.en: Bendel Insurance Football Club ( BIFC)Dwindling FortunesManagementPoliticsLeadershipMotivationFootball ManagementManagement of BIFCManagement ProblemsNigeria.Article