NPFL: Heartland FC unveils new players ahead of season opener

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

With their reinstatement into the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and armed with experienced manager after the appointment of Emmanuel Amunike, Heartland FC unveiled new players as they prepare to open their 2024/2024 NPFL campaign.

Goalkeeper, Kelvin Onah joined the team from Legacy Stars to beef the department.

In the defensive positions, Onuwa Temple Chigozirim (ER7 FC), Olanrewaju Molade Ojo (Giant Brillers), and Benjamin Victor (Brighter Tomorrow) were the new recruits.

Chikamso Obasi (De Gideons FA), Uchenna David (Foster FA), and Chukwuma Agoha (Brighter Tomorrow) also joined to fortify the midfield.

Upfront, the club acquired Nkemakolam Chihozie Godwin (Umuakuma FA), Bobo Chibuike (Dynamic Shuttle), Obinna Okere (Brighter Tomorrow), and Chukwuma Agor (Brighter Tomorrow).

The Owerri based side will welcome Enyimba in their season opener on Sunday.

They regained their top flight status after Nigeria National League (NNL) champions, Beyond Limits lost their slots due to dual interest issues.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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