NPFL TRANSFER: Relegated heartland Coach alleged to replace Amapakabo at Abia Warriors

The Head Coach of relegated Heartland, Erasmus Onuh, has been closely linked to a transfer to Oriental rivals, Abia Warriors, as successor to Imama Amapakabo

Amapakabo parted firm with Abia Warriors after seeing off a two-season teaching position on the Umuahia aspect.

Onuh, who had an unsuccessful rescue mission at Heartland, is pulling all of the optimistic strings as the previous three-time NPFL Champions proceed to progress within the Aiteo Federation Cup, with a shock 4-3 (penalties) win over jap rivals, Rangers Worldwide within the Aiteo Cup Spherical of 32 fixtures.

“Onuh is simply one of many a number of coaches whose names are being trumped up right here as a doable alternative for Amapakabo,” a reputable Abia Warriors supply revealed

“Agreed, his identify is being talked about, however then, it’s nonetheless early within the switch window and the membership, (Abia Warriors) are but to sit down and focus on the plethora of coaches whose resumes are already with us.

“Sure, Onuh’s identify is being trumpeted for the job, however don’t overlook that he nonetheless has a subsisting contract with Heartland and that they’re nonetheless within the Federation Cup pushing for a silverware.

“So, so far as we all know – so far as I do know, we’re nonetheless looking for a brand new coach and nobody, not even Onuh might be stated to have been extra favoured,” the Abia Warriors supply submitted.

Heartland are within the final 16 of the Aiteo Cup, aiming to put their arms on silverware this time period as comfort, following their relegation from the NPFL.

And will this title triumph ambition come true, it could be the Naze Millionaires’ fourth success within the home cup, following wins in 1988, 2011 and 2012.