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Unpacking Amuneke’s Responsibilities At Heartland FC

Gele April 22, 2026 0

The transition from a distinguished football player to a successful coach is not always seamless. This is particularly evident in the case of Emmanuel Amuneke, a former Nigerian international and the 1994 African Footballer of the Year. During his playing days, Amuneke was renowned for his

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Heartland FC Humbles Crown FC 1-0

Gele April 12, 2026 0

By Chris ABIAZIEM On Saturday, Heartland FC of Owerri secured a 1-0 victory over the visiting Crown FC of Ogbomoso in their final home game of the 2025/2026 Nigerian National League (NNL) season. Despite this triumph, the team was unable to secure promotion to the elite Nigeria Professional Football League for the following season. The […]

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NNL Announces New Dates For Match Day 15 Games

Gele April 1, 2026 0

The three Lagos games of match day 15, previously placed on hold by the Nigeria National League (NNL), in Conference B, now have new dates in April 2026. All the matches are to be played at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium (MJS), Lagos. The tie between Inter Lagos FC and Heartland FC of Owerri will now […]

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Heartland FC Outsmart Smart City FC

Gele March 8, 2026 0

Heartland FC of Owerri emerged victorious against Smart City FC with a 3-1 win on March 7th, during a match held on their home ground. This victory secured three valuable points in the Nigeria National League (NNL). The scoring commenced in the second minute when Erikan Francis capitalized on a defensive error by the visiting […]

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Imo SWAN Mourns Ex-Heartland FC Official Tonnex Chukwu

Gele March 5, 2026 0

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has expressed profound sorrow over the untimely demise of Mr. Tonnex Chukwu, former Media Officer for Enyimba FC and ex-official at Heartland FC. Mr. Chukwu, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a recent road accident, was highly esteemed within the sporting community for his professionalism, […]

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Heartland FC Record Away Victory Over Abia Comets

Gele January 4, 2026 0

Heartland FC of Owerri triumphed over Abia Comets with a 3-1 victory in the Nigerian National League (NNL) match held in Umuahia over the weekend. The goals for the Naze Millionaires were scored by Emmanuel Matthew, Joel Okoro, and Emmanuel Offor in the 71st, 78th, and 92nd minutes, respectively. The single goal scored by Abia […]

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Amuneke Expresses Readiness To Revitalize Heartland FC

Gele December 8, 2025 0

Emmanuel Amuneke, the Technical Manager of Heartland FC of Owerri, has expressed his determination to revitalize the team. He emphasized his commitment to restructuring and elevating Heartland FC to achieve significant success in both national and international competitions. Amuneke made these remarks following Heartland FC’s narrow 3-2 victory over Inter Lagos FC on

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Heartland FC Records 3-2 Narrow Victory Over Inter Lagos

Gele December 7, 2025 0

By: CHRIS ABIAZIEM Heartland FC of Owerri achieved a narrow victory over Inter Lagos FC, securing a 3-2 win in an exhilarating Nigeria National League match held at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Saturday. The Naze Millionaires opened scoring with a penalty. In the 16th minute, the referee awarded Heartland FC a penalty […]