Heartland Football Club of Owerri has thanked the government and the good people of Imo state for their unflinching support over the years.
The NPFL side made this known to Trumpeta sports desk through a medial release signed by the Acting General Manager, Mr Promise Nwachukwu assuring her numerous fans across the globe that the club is revamped, rejigged and repositioned to focus on delivering the goods when the new season starts.
Meanwhile, the Naze Millionaires as they are fondly referred to, has refuted the claims of Ex International, Ifeanyi Ekwume and his company Emerks Sports Shops as well as SELECT sports wears that the club is indebted to them to the tune of over N20m.
They also disclosed that some players who under performed or exhibited unethical practices were sent to the B team or sanctioned accordingly even as they appreciated their fans for being steadfast with the team.
According to a release by the clubs media,
“Heartland FC has noticed with dismay the activities of naysayers and detractors who have decided to use the social media to de-market and denigrate our prestigious club.
Consequently, the management of Heartland Fc hereby notifies the general public that the club is a professional and responsible organization who do not conduct her businesses on social media.
“It is worthy of note, that at the end of last season, the club painstakingly reviewed her activities and took proactive as well as pragmatic steps to ensure better productivity.
“Players who under performed last season were sent to the youth team until such a time when they will improve/be in sync with the rest of the team.
“Players who went against the code of conduct of the club through gross indiscipline, and unethical practices were sanctioned accordingly.
“We therefore advice those affected to please reach out to the club for clarification and not to resort to cheap blackmail on social media.
Heartland as a responsible organization is committed to fulfilling her obligation to her players because the welfare our players is top priority .
“On the issue of one Mr Ifeanyi Ekwueme and Select, Heartland Fc will want to state that Ifeanyi Ekwueme failed to deliver on his obligation to the club .
“Heartland FC appreciates the love, care and support of his Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma, the Governor of Imo state towards the club while promising to reciprocate his kind gesture with commensurate performance and victory on the field of play.
“We charge the amiable supporters of the Naze Millionaires not to relent in their support going into the new season.
