Returned Obi Plots Niger Tornadoes Downfall

Returned Obi Plots Niger Tornadoes Downfall

By Precious Oham

Returned Christian Obi has officially taken over reins of the Heartland FC and its Nigeria Premier Football League campaign following the directive from the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

The Naze Millionaires have since the return of the tactician on Monday, intensified its preparations for the Matchday 17 tie with Niger Tornadoes scheduled for Kaduna.

Heartland FC are striving to consolidate on their 3-1 home win over Remo Stars and they will be motivated to get one over Tornadoes who are 18th on the league table with 16 points from 16 games. 

The team trained at the St Mary's Catholic Church Azaraubo Emekuku's pitch, on Tuesday before switching to Police College Ihiagwa for Wednesday and Thursday's sessions with emphasis on tactical drills. 

The returned Technical Adviser, Christian Obi and his technical crew members must fashion out a positive result at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna on Sunday against Niger Tornadoes who are desperate to return to winning ways following their recent unimpressive results. 

The Owerri side left for Kaduna on Friday morning to be in good stead to have the mandatory one training session at the venue of the game on Saturday before the Sunday clash.