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 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...
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...
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...
NWFL: I Want To Replicate My Nasarawa Amazons’ Title Feat At Heartland Queens — Ogbala
Heartland Queens Head Coach Obi Ogbala has exclusively told Completesports.com that his immediate priority is to replicate his 2020 NWFL title...
Why Nigerian teams are doing badly in CAF Champions League competitions – Analyst
Nigerian teams in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, have faced several challenges in recent years that contribute to their underwhelming...
AFCON 2025: I want Eagles to lift trophy – Etuemena
By Chidiebere Iwuoha Owerri Erstwhile Chairman of Heartland FC of Owerri, Chief Bash Etuemena says it is his wish for the Super Eagles to lift [...]
Daniel Ayenugba Shines As Heartland And Beyond Limits Share Spoils in Goalless NNL Encounter
Heartland FC and Beyond Limits FC played out a tense 0–0 draw in their Nigeria National League (NNL) clash at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, with...
Amuneke Leads Heartland FC’s New Era as Renowned Dutch Consultant Tom Sanders Begins Squad Assessment
Heartland FC has officially launched a new phase of its ambitious rebuilding project with the arrival of top Dutch football consultant, Tom...
NNL: Transfer Ban Relief for Sunshine Stars, Heartland as Akwa United, Gombe Remain Stuck in Clearance Hurdle
Relief sweeps through Sunshine Stars and Heartland after securing temporary clearance for player registration, while Akwa United and Gombe remain...
Heartland FC clears outstanding debts
Heartland Football Club of Owerri has confirmed the clearance of all outstanding debts that had previously hindered their participation in the...
Governor Uzodimma Clears Heartland FC’s Debts
Heartland Football Club of Owerri, Imo State, has announced that all outstanding debts that had previously inhibited their participation in the...
NNL: ‘Calabar Rovers Dan Anyiam Cup Triumph Signals Readiness For New Season’ — Okonkwo
Christian Okonkwo, Technical Adviser of Calabar Rovers, has exclusively told CompleteSports.com that the ‘Canaan City Boys’ victory in the 2025 Dan...
Top Seed Ogunjobi Zooms into Final of ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 Lagos
Nigeria’s top seed, Success Ogunjobi, has advanced to the final of the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 tournament taking place at the Lagos...
Exclusive: Akwa United, Heartland, Lobi Stars Mount Pressure on NNL to Override NFF PSAC Transfer Ban
In what appears to be a brewing governance controversy in Nigerian football, Akwa United, Heartland, and Lobi Stars are allegedly lobbying the...
Rovers Beat Heartland FC to Win 2025 Dan Anyiam Trophy
Rovers FC of Calabar emerged champions of the 2nd edition of the Dan Anyiam Cup after defeating Heartland FC 4-1 on penalties in an entertaining...
NNL: Amuneke Reaffirms Commitment to Restoring Heartland FC’s NPFL’s Status
Former Super Eagles winger and ex-Golden Eaglets coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has reaffirmed his commitment to returning Heartland FC to the Nigeria...
Former Heartland Coach Chijioke Osuagwu Urges NFF To Appoint Grassroots Football Scouts
A former head coach at Heartland of Owerri and Abia Warriors of Umuahia, Chijioke Gabriel Osuagwu has sent a clarion call to egg heads of Nigeria...
Heartland FC technical manager bags SWAN Distinguished Service Award
From Everest Ezihe, OwerriThe Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has honoured Heartland FC’s Technical Manager, Emmanuel Amuneke,...
EXCLUSIVE: Amuneke Confirms Heartland’s Compliance With FIFA Directive, Resolves Ivorian Player’s Contract Impasse
Heartland FC Technical Manager, Emmanuel Amuneke, MFR, has confirmed exclusively to Completesports.com that the Naze Millionaires have successfully...
All Eyes On NNL As Lobi, Heartland, Akwa United, Sunshine Stars Fail To Meet Deadline On Players’ Indebtedness
Heartland FC, Akwa United, Sunshine Stars, and Lobi Stars have failed to meet the October 24 deadline for settling outstanding debts owed to their...
Heartland FC Transfer Ban: Moses Etu Charges NPFL to Do More on Players’ Welfare – ‘It’s a Shame FIFA has to Remind us Our Responsibilities’
Moses Etu has called on the NPFL to prioritize players’ welfare following FIFA’s transfer ban on Heartland FC, Sports247 reports. The Nigeria...
NNL: FIFA Slams Transfer Ban On Heartland Over Unpaid Player Entitlements
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has wielded the big stick, handing a transfer ban to Nigeria National League (NNL) side...
NPFL: Heartland disown former GM
Nigeria National League, NNL campaigner, Heartland FC of Owerri has disclosed that the club does not have any dealings with its former General...
Olawale Ayodele Joins Hungarian Club Zalaegerszegi TE, FIFA Slaps Transfer Ban On Heartland FC
Promising Nigerian forward Olawale Ayodele has completed a move to Hungarian top-flight side Zalaegerszegi TE (ZETE) from Real Sapphire FC, a club...
FIFA Imposes Transfer Ban On Heartland FC Over Unpaid Wages
FIFA, the world’s football governing body, has imposed a transfer ban on Nigeria National League (NNL) club, Heartland FC, preventing them from...
NNL: FIFA imposes transfer ban on Heartland FC over unpaid wages
The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has imposed a transfer ban on Nigeria National League, NNL, side, Heartland FC. The...
Heartland Sets Record Straight on Former General Manager
Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Heartland FC, has issued a strongly worded disclaimer distancing itself from its former General Manager,...
Exclusive: FIFA Slaps Transfer Ban on Heartland FC Over Unpaid Debts
Heartland FC of Owerri have been handed a transfer ban by world football governing body FIFA over unfulfilled financial obligations, Sports247...
Lobi Stars, Akwa United, Heartland, Sunshine Stars, Gombe United in Race to Clear Debts as NNL Bars New Player Registration
Lobi Stars, Akwa United, Heartland FC, Sunshine Stars and Gombe United are racing against time to settle outstanding debts to players ahead of the...
NPFL: Shimagande confident of ending Niger Tornadoes’ goal drought
Niger Tornadoes forward Terdoo Shimagande says he is confident of ending his goal drought in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Shimagande has...
NNL: Mighty Jets appoint Dokubo new head coach
Ere Dokubo has been appointed as the new head coach of Nigeria National League, NNL side, Mighty Jets. Dokubo signed a two-year contract with the...
Promotion-Chasing Akwa United, Heartland FC Set for Crunch Pre-Season Test in Uyo
Akwa United and Heartland FC will intensify their build-up for the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season when they clash in a crunch...