Federation Cup champions, Heartland FC of Owerri have announced that there would be no gate takings when they host premier league opponents, Akwa Utd of Uyo in the last game of the season on Friday, September 7, 2012.
General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the ‘Naze Millionaires,’ Chief Fan Ndubuoke said after a meeting with his management members on Tuesday, that they had decided to reward their numerous supporters and fans in their last league match of the season.
Ndubuoke said the club highly appreciates the support it received from all Imolites especially, the Executive Governor of Imo state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, the Sport Commissioner, Kenneth Emelu and other members of cabinet in ensuring that Heartland FC finish the season on a high including a retention of the Federation Cup trophy and the capturing of another continental ticket.
“We are happy with all those who supported us even when we thought we’re having a turbulent period. Our fans all over and Imolites in particular stuck with us and therefore, we want to invite them to watch our match against Akwa Utd free,” he said.
The former president of the Sport Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) said kudos must be given to the Chief of Staff at the Imo State Government House; Prince Eze Madumere for making sure that Heartland FC was able to access fund to prosecute their matches and for zeroing in at every difficult moment, to save the club from financial troubles.
He explained that although Heartland FC have secured a ticket for the CAF confederation cup campaign next season, they would still like to finish the on a very respectable position hence, they want fans to troop out en masse and support the team against Akwa Utd on Friday.
Ndubuoke said although Heartland FC does not consider them as relegation threatened, they however wish to ensure that no stone is left un-turned when they confront Akwa on Friday at the Dan Anyiam Stadium.
