Tag: Heartland fc
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Amuneke lauds fans’ support in comeback win over Nasarawa United
Heartland FC head coach Emmanuel Amuneke has expressed gratitude to the club’s fans following their thrilling 3-2 victory over Nasarawa United in an electrifying Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, on Sunday, December 1st, 2024 reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The dramatic fixture saw Heartland overturn a first-half deficit after Nasarawa United…
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NFF mourns Christian Obi, commiserates with Imo State government
The Nigeria Football Federation has described as “shocking and very sad,” the death on Friday of former Nigeria international goalkeeper Christian Obi, in a ghastly automobile accident involving players and officials of his club, Heartland FC of Owerri in Okigwe, Imo State, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, said: “We are still stunned and…
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Nigerian Football Tragedy: Heartland confirm Christian Obi’ demise in bus crash
Heartland FC have confirmed the tragic death of their head coach, Christian Obi, following a devastating road accident on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team’s bus was involved in a crash while en route to Abakaliki for the TICO/SELECT Ifeanyi Ekwueme pre-season tournament. Obi, who was initially rescued unconscious with a leg injury, but despite the…
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Amuneke appointed as Heartland FC technical manager
The Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma has unveiled former CAF Player of Year, Emmanuel Amuneke as the Heartland FC technical manager, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In a short ceremony held at the Government House, Owerri in the presence of the Imo State expanded Executive Council, the Governor expressed his dissatisfaction with the Naze Millionaires…
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Heartland step up preparations for life in NNL
Heartland FC, has begun an intensive preparation for the upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) season, following their relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last term, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Owerri-based club commenced their build-up with an open screening for relatively unknown players on Monday, under the guidance of seasoned coaches. The selected players will join…
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NPFL 24: Heartland FC looking to ambush Lobi Stars for maximum points Lafia
Heartland FC will contend with old foes and current Nigeria Premier Football League leaders, Lobi Stars on Sunday at the Lafia City Stadium with the three points at stake in a Matchday 21 tie. The first leg played in Owerri ended 2-2 on September 30th, 2023 in the 2023-24 season’s opener played at the Dan…
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“We want our fans in Owerri and remote villages to come all out and support us.”
Chidiebere Ajoku, the forward for Heartland, has beckoned on the fans to come out in their numbers to shout down their opposition when the league leaders Remo Stars come to town on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Positioned at the bottom of the table, the Naze Millionaires are eager for their third win this season. Their last…
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Olaleye Solitary Strike Sinks Thanh Hoa FC
Highly rated Nigerian International, Samson Kayode Olaleye was the ‘Messiah’ for Vietnamese V-League outfit, Ho Chi Minh City Football Club as his solitary strike earned the team maximum points at home against, Thanh Hoa FC. Following the Vietnamese V-League resumption, Ho Chi Minh City Football Club had their hands full on Matchday (5) as they…