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Heartland Queens coach Benjamin Nwokedi sends SOS to Imo state governor’s wife
By Monsurah Olatunji
Head coach of Heartland Queens, Benjamin Nwokedi has appealed to the wide of the Imo State governor, Chioma Uzodimma to intervene in the team’s welfare following a 2-0 victory over Osun Babes on Wednesday.
First half goals from Lucky Mary and Orji Chizoba ensured the Owerri based outfit silenced their visitors from Osun State at the Dan Ayim Stadium and Nwokedi stole the ocassion to cry out for more motivation from the first lady.
He also urged Imolites to come to their aid saying that the team is the only side in the top flight division and requires their support to keep fighting for the State’s honor.
“I want to call on the First Lady. I believe the players here are ladies also. Being the First Lady of this great state, I believe she has a reward for them. I seek her attention,” the tactician told media.
“Her presence will be a motivating factor for us in anyway she can do it. We want her to be part of us we saw her enjoying the finals of the Betsy Obasaki football finals in Benin City last year we will also make her happy here.
“The motivational level in Heartland Queens is average. We need more motivation from Imolites, government, commissioner in all aspects. Today, this happens to be the Premiership team in Imo State. Let there be more motivation from every angle so that we can get it right.”
The win against Osun Babes handed Heartland Queens their second victory of the current campaign and also put them in the third position with eight points in Group B.
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