How Invincibles emerged Champions of the NNL
…..beat Kano Pillars 2-0
Five times Champions Heartland FC of Owerri showed class as they dispatched perennial foes Kano Pillars to emerge Champions of the Nigerian National League.
Basking in the euphoria of qualification to the top flight in a game against Sporting Lagos, The Naze Millionaires were determined to finish with a flurry in a bid to appreciate the magnanimity of the Commissioner of Sports who had been a big brother and a father to the Team.
Speaking ahead of the game, the Honourable Commissioner Hon Emeka Okoronkwo, charged the Team to finish what they started.
“The Story should have a happy ending, you are unbeaten and you should stay Unbeaten, I want the trophy for Our Governor and the good people of Imo,The Trophy has one destination,which is Owerri,” Okoronkwo said.
After a barren first half where chances were far and few in between,Erikan Francis was the spark for Heartland FC. Erikans nuisance paid off in the 52nd minute as he grabbed the curtain raiser to send Heartland fans to cloud 9.
Propelled by the first goal, Heartland raises her game as Kano Pillars were restricted to their own half.
Erikan will hit the woodwork 7minutes later through a free kick.
Fabian Omaka got the insurance goal in the 77 minute after a beautiful team move to out the game beyond Kano Pillars.
Speaking after the game Coach Christian Obi waxed lyrical about the determination of his side.
Obi added, “My boys were determined to get the job done, The Honourable Commissioner of Sports spoke to them in the language they understood , they were motivated to make a Statement.”
The Skipper of the side Nnaemeka Anyanwu, appreciated his teammates, Coaches and Management.
” This victory is for all of us ,the Players,Coaches Management, Fans and of Course our Sports Commissioner who has been with us all the way”
The Naze Millionaires are still unbeaten in 14 games. 9 victories and 5 draws ending the season on a high, finishing with Aplomb as the journey to the NNL ended with praise. Unscathed Unhurt and still Unbeaten.
