Victorious NNL Super 8 Champions, Heartland FC receive heroic welcome in Owerri

Posted : 10 July 2023

The 2022/2023 Nigeria National League (NNL) champions, Heartland FC on Sunday receives heroic welcome to Owerri.

The Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma commended Heartland Football Club of Owerri for making Imo State proud by winning the Nigeria National League competition held in Asaba, Delta State.

The Team alongside, management and supporters paid a courtesy call at the Imo State Government House Owerri to present the NNL Championship Trophy.

Receiving the all conquering Team on behalf of the Governor, the Chief of Staff, Barr Nnamdi Anyaehie hailed the team on their excellent performance at the tournament that gave them the Title.

Anyaehie reminded Heartland that they won the competition because God's grace was sufficient for them, hence the entire Imo citizens who collectively prayed for their success are excited over their victory.

Presenting the NNL Champions to the Governor, the State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Emeka Okorokwo said that the team was thoroughly committed to the victory by exhibiting gallantry and consistency which made them finish unbeaten in 14 matches.

An elated Okoronkwo said that two players in the team were adjudged the best in the Competition.

Erikan Francis was named the Most Valuable Player while Heartland's Number 1 goal Keeper Chisom Chiagha was named the Best Goal Keeper of the tournament.

The Chief of Staff Barr Nnamdi Anyaehie commended Heartland's management led by Promise Nwachukwu for making Imo People proud.

He commended the Team and the Coaches led by Christian Obi for rising to the occasion.

He appreciated the Team with 1 Million Naira, Technical Adviser got N500,000.

Another 1.1 million for goals scored by the Team and 250,000 for the Supporters.

The General Manager Promise Nwachukwu appreciated the Magnanimity of the Chief of Staff whom he described as a Great Leader.

He assured that the Team will build on it's current success to achieve more.

He also applauded the visionary leadership of the Commissioner of Sports, Emeka Okoronkwo whose drive for Success pushed the Team to deliver.

"It's a new dawn for Heartland FC, This will go a long way to inspire the Team, I will love to appreciate our Governor, my Commissioner of Sports who has been wonderful, pushing the team to succeed,'' he said.

Nwachukwu assured that with the collaborative effort of the Government and the football stakeholders, the team was determined to achieve its set objectives and bounce back with a bang.

Victorious NNL Super 8 Champions, Heartland FC receive heroic welcome in Owerri

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