Heartland FC was gradually becoming a club of crises as the season 2023/2024 also hit the club with diverse crises.
From the change of leadership to a new state Governor to a change in management structure, change in coaches and players, etc.
The club seemed just doomed until the breaking news that stunned Nigerian football entirely. The arrival of Mr. Mike Idoko, another sports guru with a difference.
Idoko seems a better option for the team like many thought the arrival of Kennedy Boboye as Technical Adviser was, but the club owner, the Governor of Imo State Hope Uzodinma never blessed that change and reversed to the old coaching structure of Christian Obi.
Idoko is also seen and known as an ‘old horse’ in the game. He sure knows what awaits him with Heartland since the club seems to have lesser technical issues but rather more cultural issues. This is the first critical issue Idoko has to deal with.
Some of the friends, brothers, and certain fans of the darling team of Owerri nicknamed the Naze Millionaires have void to see the club grounded, if they don’t play a vital role in the club.
Will the new Vice Chairman fold his hands and watch as Imolites fight to ground their very formerly famous Spartans FC and Iwuanyanwu National FC? If he does that, he would be also not blamed since we know what Proverbs 26:17 says about ‘grabbing the dog by the ears.’ Will he agree to be the sacrificial lamb, ready to reconcile all aggrieved parties in this chaos so he can give them the needed assistance they so desire? Yes, the latter would be the only saving grace for Heartland FC Owerri.
The soft-spoken football gaffer told our correspondent that “he is ready to bring in all his know-how like he did for clubs like NPA, Warri Wolves, Sunshine Stars, and Lobi Stars FC to help not only salvage the team but also restore the club’s international image.”
His start with the Naze Millionaires is said to have almost given them their first away win of the season against Katsina United FC last weekend save a last-minute equalizer. They came out with an away draw and to the expectations of many, the Naze Millionaires beat Abia warriors 2 – 0 hands-down in an Eastern Derby in Owerri on Wednesday. It now seems Heartland FC Owerri have seen a light out of the tunnel.
The win in the Eastern derby match against Abia Warriors has proven they are a step towards the right direction with this new arrival. Heartland FC 2
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