2025 President Federation Cup (Women Category): Heartland Queens maul Onimarg FC 5-0

Posted : 04 May 2025

Heartland Queens FC of Owerri produced a scintillating performance to dismantle Onimarg FC of Ondo 5-0 in a one-sided Round of 16 clash at the main bowl of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, securing a comfortable passage into the quarterfinals of the 2025 President Federation Cup.

From the opening whistle, the Owerri Landladies signaled their intent with relentless attacking play, pinning the youthful Onimarg side deep in their own half.

Despite a spirited early resistance from the Ondo-based club, the breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Emmanuella James latched onto a clever assist from Umejiaku Oluebube and clinically slotted past the goalkeeper to break the deadlock.

Barely two minutes later, team captain Chimebere Opara doubled the advantage with a composed finish, leaving the Onimarg defense in disarray.

The pressure continued to mount, and Heartland’s third came in unfortunate fashion for Onimarg as a mix-up between the goalkeeper and defender Olaiye Gbemisola led to an own goal, thanks to relentless pressing from Umejiaku.

The Owerri side showed no signs of letting up, and in the 33rd minute, Emmanuella James bagged her brace with a towering header off a pinpoint cross from Kelechi Orgii, making it 4-0 before the halftime whistle.

Heartland Queens adopted a more conservative approach after the break, content with their commanding lead, but substitute Chiwendu Orji added gloss to the scoreline with a well-taken goal in the 84th minute, capping off a dominant display.

The emphatic victory sees Heartland Queens march into the last eight of the competition, awaiting results from other centers to determine their next opponents.

Speaking after the match, Head Coach Obi Ogbala expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance:

“We came here with only one objective in mind, which was to win so we could advance to the quarterfinals, and we have done that.

“I want to appreciate Gov. Hope Uzodimma, the Executive Governor of Imo State, for his love and continuous support of the team. This victory is another way of the girls saying thank you to His Excellency.”

With their attacking prowess and defensive solidity on full display, Heartland Queens have sent a strong message to other title contenders as they continue their hunt for Federation Cup glory.

2025 President Federation Cup (Women Category): Heartland Queens maul Onimarg FC 5-0

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