NPFL Reschedules Akwa United, Heartland Tie

NPFL Reschedules Akwa United, Heartland Tie

Precious Oham

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has rescheduled the Heartland FC Matchday 34 tie with Akwa United billed for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

The game will now be played on Monday June 3rd as against the initial date fixed. 

The league organisers in a circular signed by the NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi which was addressed to both clubs' Chairman, Paul Bassey and General Manager, Promise Nwachukwu, the league body stated that the Nigeria Football Federation and the Akwa Ibom State Government have given the nod for the stadium to be used on Sunday June 2nd by William Troost Ekong Foundation.

"Kindly be informed that the above Matchday 34 fixture Akwa United vs Heartland has been rearranged to Monday 3rd June, 2024 due to the approval of the Nigeria Football Federation and the Akwa Ibom State Government for the use of Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Sunday 2nd June in honour of Troost Ekong Foundation," the circular read. 

"Please, ensure that all necessary logistics logistics are put in place to ensure a hitch-free game."