Heartland FC, Crown FC share spoils in NNL opener
Heartland FC endured a disappointing start to their 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign after surrendering a two-goal advantage to draw...
Heartland held by Crown FC in NNL curtain-raiser
Former NPFL champions, Heartland, were held to a 2-2 draw by visiting Crown FC in the NNL 2026/27 season curtain-raiser on Sunday, reports...
NNL: Fatai Akande Hails Crown FC’s Mentality After Comeback Draw Against Heartland
Crown FC head coach Fatai Akande has praised his players’ mental strength and resilience after coming from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw...
Mobi Oparaku Kicks Off 2026/2027 NNL Season As Heartland And Crown FC Share Four-Goal Thriller
Owerri football legend Mobi Patrick Oparaku performed the ceremonial kick-off of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season as Heartland FC...
Heartland FC Celebrate Former Captain Anyanwu’s Retirement, Honour Nkwo for 50 Appearances
Heartland FC celebrated two important moments in the club’s history on Sunday as former captain Nnaemeka Anyanwu officially retired from active...
Heartland Surrender Two-Goal Lead in 2-2 Draw Against Crown FC in NNL Opener
Heartland FC have suffered an early setback in their quest to return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after being held to a 2-2 draw...
Heartland FC Receive Vote Of Confidence From Former Captain Ahead Of First Match In New NNL Season
Heartland FC of Owerri have received a vote of confidence from one of their former captains, Chinedu Efugh, ahead of their first match of the new...
My Four Picks for NPFL Promotion as NNL 2026/27 Season Begins
The race for promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) begins today, Sunday, November 1, as the Nigeria National League (NNL) kicks...
NNL: Heartland, Crown FC set for season opener
Heartland FC of Owerri and Crown FC of Ogbomoso are set for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season opener at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in...
Amuneke Targets NPFL Promotion For Heartland
Heartland FC coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has set his sights on guiding the team to the Nigeria Premier Football League next season ahead of the...
NNL: Amuneke Vows Heartland Will Fight For Promotion In New Season
Heartland technical manager Emmanuel Amuneke has expressed his desire to lead the Owerri-based club back to the Nigeria Premier Football League ,...
NNL: Amuneke forsees improved season performance as Heartland face Crown FC in opener
Two difficult seasons have strengthened the urgency of Heartland FC’s promotion mission. With a rebuilt squad, renewed determination and a...
Dannaz Ladies duo joins Heartland Queens ahead of NWFL Premiership season
Amarachi Anusilem and Korie Ulumma have completed one-year loan moves to Heartland Queens. Anusilem, one of the longest-serving players at the...
NNL: Crown FC appoint Oyetunde captain for 2026/27 season
Crown FC have named Oyetunde Samuel Olalekan as captain for the new Nigeria National League, NNL, season, DAILY POST reports. Abdulahi Saka will...
NNL moves 2026-27 season opener to 1 November
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has postponed the start of its 2026-2027 season by 24 hours, with Heartland of Owerri’s Conference A meeting with...
NNL moves Heartland v Crown FC opener to Sunday in Owerri
The Nigeria National League has moved the opening match of the 2026/27 season back by one day, with Heartland now set to host Crown FC at the Dan...
NNL Moves 2026/27 Season Kick-Off to November 1
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has moved the opening match of the 2026/2027 season between Heartland FC and Crown FC from October 31 to November...
‘Lack Of Exposure Wrecked Golden Eaglets’ – Former Heartland Of Owerri Coach Chijioke Osuagwu Opines
As reactions continue trailing another failure of Nigeria’s cadet team, the Golden Eaglets, to qualify for the African U17 Cup of Nations, a former...
NPFL: Nwaodu leaves Barau FC for Lebanese side Ghazieh
Nigerian midfielder Chukwudi Nwaodu has completed a move to Lebanese side Chabab Sporting Club Ghazieh. Nwaodu joined the Lebanese side from Barau...
Super Eagles news: Nwaiwu tops Turkish Süper Lig defenders in key ranking
Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has enjoyed a remarkable rise in his career and he now ranks among the most valuable defenders in the Turkish...
Euromatch NPFL: Abia Warriors Punish Insurance For Poor First-Half Display — Boboye
Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye admitted that his side were punished for their poor first-half performance in their 3-0 defeat to Abia...
NFF Must Relocate To Lagos For Revival Of Nigerian Football, Coach Chijioke Osuagwu Suggests
A former head coach of Heartland of Owerri and Abia Warriors of Umuahia, Chijioke Gabriel Osuagwu has come out with a startling suggestion that the...
Heartland FC’s Former Coach Chijioke Osuagwu Raises Doubt Over NFF’s Acceptance Of Ikpeba’s Suggestion On Eaglets’ Revival
Heartland FC of Owerri’s former head coach, Chijioke Gabriel Osuagwu, has raised doubts over the possibility of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...
Heartland battle-ready for new NPFL season — Amuneke
The Technical Manager of Heartland FC, Emmanuel Amuneke, has expressed confidence in the club’s readiness for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League...
Samuel Chukwueze’s Transformation At AC Milan Catches Fabio Capello’s Attention
Samuel Chukwueze’s stunning performance last weekend for AC Milan has caught the attention of former Serie A coach Fabio Capello, who believes the...
NPFL: Peter Afolayan leaves Enyimba after one season
Peter Afolayan has left Enyimba following the expiration of his contract, DAILY POST reports. Afolayan made 35 appearances for the People’s...
Enyimba, Heartland set for pre-season friendly in Owerri
Oriental rivals Enyimba and Heartland will clash in a pre-season friendly in Owerri, DAILY POST reports. The game is slated for the Dan Anyiam...
Paul Onuachu’s Support Of His Grassroots Coach Should Be Emulated By Other Top Players, Says Former Heartland Gaffer Chijioke Osuagwu
Trabzonspor of Turkey striker, Paul Ebere Onuachu has been cited as a credible footballer whose recognition of the coach that brought him up from...
Chinedu Ozor shows signs of movement but remains on oxygen after medical emergency
Katsina United defender Chinedu Ozor has reportedly shown signs of movement after initially being feared dead following a medical emergency during...
Heartland start preparations for 2026-27 NNL promotion push
Heartland have begun preparations for the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, Technical Manager Emmanuel Amuneke has confirmed. The...
NPFL: Amuneke Confirms Heartland’s Preparations For 2026/2027 Season Underway
Heartland have resumed preparations ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, Technical Manager Emmanuel Amuneke, the former...
Abia Warriors, Heartland FC’s Former Chief Coach Chijioke Osuagwu Joins In Mourning Late Osahon Emokpae
A former head coach at Heartland FC of Owerri and Abia Warriors of Umuahia, High Chief Chijioke Gabriel Osuagwu (aka Oburuonu) has joined in...
Abdallah: ‘Warri Wolves Are Rebuilding, We’ll Be Better In 2026/2027 Season’
Warri Wolves Head Coach, Hassan Abdallah, says the Seasiders are undergoing a rebuilding process aimed at delivering a stronger performance in the...
Nasarawa Amazons edge Heartland Queens on penalties to claim third President Federation Cup title
Nasarawa Amazons have clinched the 2026 Nigeria Women’s President Federation Cup in dramatic fashion, defeating debut finalists Heartland Queens...
NPFL: Omaka joins Barau FC on one-year contract
Anthony Omaka has signed for Nigeria Premier Football League club, Barau FC, DAILY POST reports. Omaka joined the Maliya Boys on a one-year...
Nasarawa Amazons Clinch Third President Federation Cup Title After Dramatic Penalty Victory
Nasarawa Amazons have emerged champions of the 2026 Women’s President Federation Cup after defeating Heartland Queens 6-5 on penalties following a...
President Federation Cup Finale: Amazons, Warriors turn back newbies to claim titles
Debutants Heartland Queens and Ikorodu City gave their very best but eventually fell to the firepower of the old guard as El-Kanemi Warriors and...
President Federation Cup Final: Nasarawa Amazons, Heartland Queens Set for Historic Showdown
Nasarawa Amazons and Heartland Queens will battle for the 2026 President Federation Cup title when they meet in Saturday’s final at the Stephen...
President Federation Cup Finale: Queens & City Boys threaten Nigeria football's old order
Debutants Heartland Queens and Ikorodu City appear to have aces up their sleeves as they step forward confidently into the grand finale of this...
Coach Obi Ogbala Confident Ahead of President Federation Cup Final Against Nasarawa Amazons
Heartland Queens head coach Obi Ogbala has expressed confidence ahead of his side’s 2026 President Federation Cup final clash against Nasarawa...
Obi Ogbala relishes historic President Federation Cup final berth
Head coach of Heartland Queens, Obi Ogbala, has expressed immense joy after guiding his team to the final of the 2026 President Federation Cup,...
Heartland Queens Make History, Reach First-Ever Federation Cup Final
Heartland Queens of Owerri carved their names into Nigerian football history on Wednesday, defeating FC Robo Queens 2-1 in a thrilling President...
President Federation Cup: Fierce battles in Benin City, Enugu as four teams seek Final tickets!
FC Robo Queens of Lagos, conquerors of multi-titlists Rivers Angels in the quarter finals, will fancy their chances against Heartland Queens of...
President Federation Cup: Women's Quarter-Final Results
Rivers Angels 0-1 FC Robo Queens Heartland Queens 2-2 Ibom Angels – Heartland Queens win 4-2 on penalties Sunshine Queens 1-0 Confluence Queens Edo...
Heartland Queens Edge Ibom Angels on Penalties to Reach President Federation Cup Semi-Finals
Heartland Queens booked their place in the semi-finals of the President Federation Cup after defeating Ibom Angels 4-2 on penalties following an...
This is Kansas City, not Miami' - Argentina fans turn America's heartland into a Lionel Messi pilgrimage with banderazo, costly tickets and all-night partying
Thousands of Argentina fans turned Kansas City into a Lionel Messi pilgrimage, with banderazos, late-night parties and unwavering support ahead of...
NFF Unveils 2026 Women’s Federation Cup Fixtures
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the schedule for the quarter-final stage of the women’s President Federation Cup, with matches...
President Federation Cup: Women's Quarter-Final Fixtures
Rivers United Vs FC Robo Queens – Benin City (18/06/26): 4pmHeartland Queens Vs Ibom Angels – Aba (18/06/26): 4pmSunshine Queens Vs Confluence...
President Federation Cup: Women's Round of 16 Fixtures
Rivers Angels 3-1 Abia Angels FC Robo Queens 5-3 Remo Stars Ladies Ahudiyannem Queens 0-4 Heartland Queens Ibom Angels 1-1 Bayelsa Queens – Ibom...
High costs in the heartland - Kansas City tops 2026 World Cup Airbnb prices at whopping $539.95 per night
A new study reveals the average Airbnb cost in all 16 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kansas City ranks as the most expensive destination...
Ex-Super Eagles midfield Maestro Henry Nwosu to be laid to rest June 6
Before his death, Nwosu remained active in Nigerian football. He served as a board member of Heartland FC and also worked with Nigeria’s under-17...
2025/26 NWFL Premiership Heads Into Final Regular Season Matchday as Super Six Confirmed, Relegation Battles Intensify
The 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership reaches the climax of its regular season on Wednesday, with the Super Six participants...
Enyimba Stadium Announcer Throws More Weight Behind Emmanuel Amuneke
Heartland of Owerri coach, Emmanuel Amuneke has gained a strong voice of support in the ongoing battles to keep his job, as the official announcer...
Amuneke Edges Closer To Heartland’s Exit Door, Following Elimination From FA Cup
Heartland FC of Owerri’s head coach, Emmanuel Amuneke is apparently closer than ever to the team’s exit door, following their elimination from this...
Chidera Amuji Follows Samuel Chukwueze’s Footsteps, Shakes Heartland FC In FA Cup
A youngster from Ezeagu in Enugu State, Chidera Daniel Amuji is following the same path that took Fulham of England winger, Samuel Chukwueze, into...
Amuneke Survives Scary Moments During Victory Over Comets FC In Imo State FA Cup
It took a single goal scored in the first half and a controversial call by the match referee to save former Super Eagles’ winger, Emmanuel Amuneke...
Imo State’s Grassroots Sports Policy Is Against Using Over-aged Athletes; G.O.C. Nwadike Emphasises
A huge pass mark has been given the grassroots sports and youth development efforts of Imo State, which has reflected in how they never use...
Coach Emeka Okoronkwo Aims To Shock Amuneke’s Heartland FC In Imo State FA Cup
Former Super Eagles’ winger, Emmanuel Amuneke could be in for a very rude shock with Heartland FC of Owerri this Wednesday in the Imo State FA Cup,...
NPFL: Abdallah reveals tough ordeal at Heartland
Experienced tactician Hassan Abdallah has revealed that he was framed up for bribery during his time with Nigeria National League, NNL, side,...
Amuneke Explains Heartland’s NPFL Promotion Miss
Head coach Emmanuel Amuneke has revealed the key factors behind Heartland FC’s failure to secure promotion back to the Nigeria Premier Football...
NNL: Amuneke Admits Heartland Missed Promotion Chance After First-Stanza Struggles
Emmanuel Amuneke, Technical Manager of Heartland FC, has admitted that the Naze Millionaires missed the opportunity to secure promotion back to the...
NNL: Amuneke reflects on Heartland’s failed promotion bid
Heartland head coach Emmanuel Amuneke, has reacted on his team’s failure to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Amuneke...
…List of invited players
Goalkeepers: Dorathy Noel Ndaks (Nasarawa Amazons); Sylvia Echefu (Bayelsa Queens); Abidemi Aiyeolowo (Remo Stars Ladies); Amarachi Atulayo...
NNL: Heartland vow to bounce back from promotion setback
Heartland have reacted to their failure to secure a promotion ticket to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Naze Millionaires missed out...
Heartland Fume Over NNL Reschedule Snub As Promotion Hopes Fade
Heartland FC have expressed their profound dissatisfaction with the Nigeria National League (NNL) following the league’s refusal to reschedule...
NNL: Heartland targets win in crucial Inter Lagos clash
Heartland FC has expressed readiness for the rescheduled Nigeria National League, NNL, matchday 15 clash against Inter Lagos. The Naze Millionaires...
NNL: Heartland will keep pushing for NPFL promotion — Amuneke
Heartland technical adviser, Emmanuel Amuneke is targeting a strong finish to the 2025/26 season The Naze Millionaires are pushing for promotion to...
Elegbeleye Hails Nwaiwu’s Super Eagles Debut
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Gbenga Elegbeleye has lauded Chibuike Nwaiwu’s debut for the Super Eagles. The Trabzonspor...
NNL: Amuneke Hails Heartland’s Growing Teamwork After Dominant Win Over Gateway
Amuneke: Players Now Embracing Philosophy, ‘Process’ Paying Off Emmanuel Amuneke, Technical Manager of Heartland FC, has revealed that his players...
NPFL Boss Lauds Chibuike Nwaiwu’s Super Eagles Debut
Gbenga Elegbeleye, Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has praised Chibuike Nwaiwu’s recent debut for the Super Eagles. The...
Elegbeleye Applauds Nwaiwu’s Super Eagles Debut
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Gbenga Elegbeleye has lauded Chibuike Nwaiwu’s debut for the Super Eagles,...
NNL postpones three week 15 matches
The Nigeria National League, NNL, has confirmed the postponement of three matchday 15 matches in the Conference A. The affected matches are Inter...
NPFL: Bendel Insurance Keep Top-Three Target Despite Warri Wolves Stalemate — Boboye
Kennedy Boboye, Head Coach of Bendel Insurance, has maintained that the club’s objective this season is to finish in the top three to secure a...
Heartland to face Egbema FC as Imo FA Federation Cup kicks-off
Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kun Khalifat FC have been drawn in the 2026 Imo FA Federation Cup. The preliminary round of the...
NNL: Amuneke Hails Heartland’s ‘Perfect Game Management’ In Late Win Over Sunshine Stars
Heartland FC Technical Manager, Emmanuel Amuneke, has praised his players’ “perfect game management”, which he said was key to their hard-fought...
NNL: Udi Accepts Blame For Sunshine Stars’ Last-Gasp Defeat To Heartland
Sunshine Stars Head Coach, Duke Udi, has accepted responsibility for the Owena Whales’ 1–0 defeat to Heartland in a Nigeria National League...
NPFL: Veteran Goalie Ejiogu Returns At 41, Inspires Kun Khalifat Win Over Bayelsa United
Former Enyimba, Julius Berger, FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Heartland and Dolphins goalkeeper Chijioke Ejiogu has made a sensational return to the Nigeria...
NNL: Amuneke Hails Heartland’s Three-Point Mission After 3–1 Win Over Smart City
Amuneke Delighted As Heartland Secure Vital NNL Victory Heartland Technical Manager, Emmanuel Amuneke, says that despite Smart City FC’s resilience...
Emmanuel Amuneke: “The NNL Is Very Tough” After Heartland FC Defeat Smart City FC
Heartland head coach Emmanuel Amuneke has described the Nigeria National League (NNL) as highly competitive following his side’s 3–1 victory over...
Erikan Francis Vows to Help Heartland Return to NPFL After Win Over Smart City
Erikan Francis has restated his commitment to help Heartland FC regain promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League after scoring in their 3–1...
Heartland FC pay tribute to Late El-Kanemi Warriors boss
Heartland Football Club of Owerri has received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of the Chairman of El Kanemi Warriors, Alhaji Ibrahim Mainu...
Meet Jared Ejiasan, Nigeria’s New World Record Holder
On a cold February evening in France, history leaned forward—and a 16-year-old Nigerian answered the call. The blocks were set inside the Stade...
NFF Orders Heartland FC to Pay ₦6.4m Severance Fee to Coach
The Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has ordered Heartland FC to pay ₦6.4 million in compensation to...
NFF orders Heartland to pay coach Uzor N6.4m for unlawful termination of contract
Nigeria National League, NNL, side Heartland FC has been ordered by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee...
NPFL: Amuneke Hails Francis As Heartland Edge Abia Comets In Oriental Derby Thriller
Emmanuel Amuneke, Technical Manager of Heartland FC, has heaped plaudits on petit winger, Enikan Francis, following the returnee’s Man of the Match...
Heartland FC Players Talk Tough Ahead of Niger Tornadoes Clash in Owerri
Players of Heartland FC, Gabriel Lekan and Ebetomame Oghenetegra, have spoken about the team’s mindset ahead of their crucial Nigeria Premier...
Kingsley Maduforo Shiba Completes Move to Moroccan Club Mouloudia Oujda
Former Heartland, Rangers International and Enyimba forward Kingsley Maduforo Shiba has completed a move to Moroccan outfit Mouloudia Club d’Oujda....
NWFL: Heartland Queens Coach Ogbala Hails 3–1 Win Over Bayelsa Queens As Super Six Boost
Head Coach of Heartland Queens, Obi Ogbala, has said that his team’s 3–1 victory over title holders Bayelsa Queens at the Dan Anyiam Stadium has...
Beyond Limits Claim Crucial NNL Win Over Heartland as Akpabio Strikes
Beyond Limits secured a huge victory in the Nigeria National League with a hard-fought home win over Heartland FC. READ ALSO: AFN Working With...
NNL: Beyond Limits edge Heartland, Sporting Lagos hammer Solution FC
Beyond Limits FA of Ikenne defeated Heartland FC of Owerri, while Sporting Lagos hammered hosts Solution FC 3-0 in the Nigeria National League...