Heartland Qualify For NNL Super 8

Heartland Qualify For NNL Super 8

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Five time Champions Heartland FC of Owerri at Ikot Ekpene showed class as they dispatched her host Ibom Youths 2-1 at the Ikot Ekpene Stadium.

The Naze millionaires thirsty for glory drew the first blood early in the first period through Patrick Nwogbaga in the sixth minute. The lanky forward first got his header on target before finishing through a rebound.

Captain of the day Izuchukwu Abugo increased the tally in the 28th minute latching on to a Fabian Omaka's free kick.

The Owerri team oozed class as they bossed proceedings.

The hosts huffed and puffed in the second period but could only manage a consolation goal during the six minutes of additional time.

Heartland held to win away from home 2-1 at the Ikot Ekpene Stadium.

Heartland now has now opened up an unassailable nine points lead in Group B4 with 21 points from 9 matches.

The Naze millionaires are still unbeaten with 6 victories and three draws scoring 10 goals.