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...
NNL: Amuneke Sure To Compete Strongly
Heartland FC Technical Manager, Emmanuel Amuneke, has welcomed the outcome of the Nigeria National League (NNL) draw which placed the Naze...
Amuneke Sets NPFL Promotion Goal For Heartland
Heartland FC Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has set his sights on leading the team to the Nigeria Premier Football League next season as they prepare for...
Heartland Ready For Promotion Battle – Amuneke
Heartland’s technical adviser, Emmanuel Amuneke, has declared his team’s readiness for the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The Naze...
NNL: Heartland ready for promotion fight – Amuneke
Heartland technical adviser Emmanuel Amuneke has declared his team’s readiness to fight for the promotion ticket to the Nigeria Premier Football...
Amuneke: Heartland Ready For Promotion Fight
Heartland technical adviser Emmanuel Amuneke has declared his team’s readiness for the 2025/26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The Naze...
Akwa United, Heartland, Sunshine Stars, Lobi Stars Learn NNL Opponents Ahead of New Season
Four big clubs, Akwa United, Heartland, Sunshine Stars, and Lobi Stars have discovered their opponents for the upcoming 2025/2026 Nigeria National...
NNL bars Akwa United, Lobi Stars, Heartland from registering for new season
The Nigeria National League, NNL, has barred five teams from registration for the 2025-26 season due to indebtedness. The affected clubs are Gombe...
Zakho SC Extends Deputy Echeta’s Contract Until 2027 After Impressive Season
Zakho SC have confirmed the contract extension of Nigerian winger Deputy Echeta,Sports247 reports. The new contract will keep him at the club until...
NNL Bars Akwa United, Heartland, Other Indebted Clubs from Registering for the 2025/2026 season.
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has barred Akwa United, Heartland FC, and other indebted clubs from registration in the league ahead of the...
Eze relishes captaincy in Enyimba’s hunt for NPFL glory
Defender Pascal Eze says ‘it’s an honour’ to be appointed captain of Enyimba, which he described as a ‘historical team’ in Africa. The 25-year-old...
NPFL: Shimagande’s Strike Hands Tornadoes Opening Day Win
Niger Tornadoes started their 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a 1-0 victory over Nasarawa United at the Kwara Sports...
Watch: Niger Tornadoes edge Nasarawa United as Shimagande marks debut with winning strike
Niger Tornadoes began their 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nasarawa United at the Kwara...
NPFL Was Not Properly Represented In This Year’s CHAN Eagles – Ogbonnaya Okemiri
As dust settles over Nigeria’s ill-fated outing at this year’s Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2024), a former star in the domestic league,...
NPFL Youth League: Akwa Utd Lead in Umuahia, Katsina Utd in Kano
Heartland are turning to be the draw specialists at the Umuahia Centre on a day Kano Pillars won their first game in three matches. But it is Akwa...
NPFL Youth League: Akwa United Leads In Umuahia, Katsina United In Kano
Heartland are turning to be the draw specialists at the Umuahia Centre on a day Kano Pillars won their first game in three matches. But it is Akwa...
NPFL Transfer Faceoff: Heartland Accuse Enyimba of Poaching Key Players, People’s Elephant Hit Back
Heartland Cry Foul Over ‘Unprofessional’ Player Poaching Transfer tension is brewing between two Oriental NPFL giants, Heartland and Enyimba, with...
NPFL: Bendel Insurance unveils two new signings
Bendel Insurance have added the duo of Tobi Iyanda and goalkeeper Bamidele Adeniyi to their squad. Iyanda and Adeniyi joined the Benin Arsenals...
NPFL: Heartland’s Omaka Anthony agrees move to Rivers United
Omaka Anthony has agreed a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Rivers United. Anthony leaves Heartland following the team’s...
NPFL: Heartland warn Enyimba over player poaching
Nigeria National League, NNL, side Heartland have warned Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Enyimba against unprofessional attempts to...
NPFL: Nasarawa United unveil Mangut as Technical Adviser
NPFL side Nasarawa United has unveiled Mbwas Mangut Ayuba as their new Technical Adviser on a two-season contract, starting from the 2025/26 NPFL...
Exclusive: Anyanwu Promise Flies Into NPFL As Kun Khalifat FC Snaps Up Heartland Winger
In a bold move that signals intent for their maiden Nigeria Premier Football League season, newly promoted Kun Khalifat FC have secured the...
Enyimba FC Begins Tico/Select Tourney With Victory over Inter FC Aba Sets For Sunday Oriental Tie Against Heartland
Enymba FC continued their rebuilding process with a 5-2 victory against NLO side, Inter Aba FC in one of the match day one encounters of the 7th...
NPFL reaffirms ban on slot sales, unveils fixtures for 2025/26 season
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has reiterated its stance against the sale of league slots, emphasizing that such actions violate...
NPFL: El-Kanemi Warriors strengthen squad with 5 new players
El-Kanemi Warriors have recruited five new players for the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season. The players are Victor Ilechukwu,...
REVEALED: Heartland Snub Kun Khalifat’s NPFL Slot Offer, Promoted Side Prepare For Topflight Debut
Newly promoted Kun Khalifat FC will feature in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, following Heartland FC’s surprising...
Heartland FC Set to Resume Pre-Season Training, July 21st
From Everest Ezihe, Owerri There are serious indications that Heartland Football Club of Owerri has advanced plans to resume preparations for the...
NNL: Amuneke Orders July Resumption As Heartland Gear Up For 2025/2026 Season
Emmanuel Amuneke, the Technical Manager of Heartland – the Owerri side recently relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) from the Nigeria...
Kano Pillars Blend Tradition With Modern Football Culture, Unveil New Signings At Kano’s Historic Landmarks
Nigeria Professional Football League side, Kano Pillars, have unveiled two of their latest signings at iconic historical locations across the...
NPFL: Kano Pillars unveil defender, Benjamin Ozor
Benjamin Ozor has been unveiled as a new Kano Pillars player ahead of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Benjamin teamed up...
Egwunwoke’s death is a big lost to Heartland FC, others says SWAN
From Everest Ezihe, Owerri The recent announcement of the death of Princess Chinwe Egwunwoke, has been described by Sports Writer Association of...
Exclusive: Abia Warriors, Enyimba Settle Player Dues as NFF Imposes Transfer Ban on Heartland, Bendel Insurance, Others
Abia Warriors and Enyimba International FC have successfully settled their outstanding financial obligations to former players, thereby escaping a...
NPFL: Imo State FA Blames Heartland FC Players For Relegation
The Imo State Football Association has blamed the players of Heartland FC for the relegation of the club to the Nigeria National League (NNL)....
NPFL: Dike blames players for Heartland’s relegation
The Imo State Football Association says the lack of commitment from the players is the reason behind Heartland’s relegation to the second tier...
Governor Uzodimma Appoints Amuneke Grand Ambassador For Imo Sports Development
Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodimma, has appointed Heartland FC Technical Manager, Emmanuel Amuneke, as Grand...
Relegated Lobi Stars, Heartland push to buy NPFL slots
Both Lobi Stars and Heartland may have been relegated from the NPFL, but they hope they could still feature in the top league next season by buying...
“It Looked like a Fixed Match” — Angry Enugu Rangers Fan Demand Answers For Heartland Loss
The 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season ended with Remo Stars lifting their first-ever league title. But for Enugu Rangers fans, it was...
Heartland, Akwa Utd Join Sunshine, Lobi Stars in Relegation
Heartland FC and Akwa United joined Sunshine Stars and Lobi Stars as the four teams relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) after the...
Message From The Heart: Emmanuel Amuneke blamed for Heartland FC relegation
Former Super Eagles winger and coach Emmanuel Amuneke has come under heavy criticism from Heartland FC insider Barrister Ilechukwu Nwaopara...
NPFL: Heartland, Akwa United Join Sunshine, Lobi Stars In Relegation
Heartland FC and Akwa United have joined Sunshine Stars and Lobi Stars as the four teams relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) following...
NFPL Heartland go down again, Akwa United relegated
Despite beating fellow strugglers Akwa United on the final day of action in the NPFL, Heartland have again been relegated to the lower league. The...
NPFL: Sighs, Lamentations As Heartland Suffer Fourth Relegation In Nine Years
Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, turned into a scene of sighs and lamentations on Sunday evening despite Heartland’s season-ending 2-1 triumph over Akwa...
NPFL MD38: Rangers Thrashed in Ibadan, Heartland Relegated Again
By Amaechi Agbo The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) came to an end on Sunday with matchday 38 decided across ten match venues....
NPFL: Akwa United, Heartland relegated as season ends on dramatic note
For the relegated sides, the focus shifts to rebuilding in the NNL and mounting a swift return to the top flight
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NPFL: Heartland, Akwa United relegated
Heartland and Akwa United have been relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League. Heartland and Akwa United head into their clash at the Dan...
NPFL: Heartland, Akwa United relegated on final day
Heartland and Akwa United have been relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League, DAILY POST reports. The two clubs will feature in the...
NPFL Final Day: Ex-Barcelona man sinks with Heartland as Abia Warriors edge Ikorodu City to continental spot
The 2024–25 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season came to a dramatic close on Sunday, with triumph, heartbreak, and final-day...
Heartland go down again, Akwa United also relegated
Despite beating fellow strugglers Akwa United on the final day of action in the NPFL, Heartland have again been relegated to the lower league. The...
Akwa United Relegated from NPFL After Final Day Defeat to Heartland
Former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Akwa United FC have been relegated from the top flight after a narrow 1-0 defeat to...
NPFL 2024/25 Final Day: Heartland, Akwa United Set for Relegation as Matchday 38 Promises High-Stakes Drama
As the curtain falls on the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, all eyes turn to the bottom of the table, where the battle for...
NPFL: Heartland ready for survival battle against Akwa United
Heartland have vowed to fight for their survival in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The Naze Millionaires occupy the 17th position on...
Mfon Udoh Shares His Thoughts on Akwa United’s NPFL Survival Battle
Former CAF Champions League top scorer, Mfon Udoh, believes Akwa United still have a chance to avoid relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football...
NPFL Player of Week: Ojonugwa Adejoh fires Abia Warriors to first-ever continental qualification
The NPFL Player of Week 37 is Ojonugwa Adejoh of Abia Warriors. The hard working former Heartland midfielder scored a goal and provided an assist...
Heartland ready for key relegation battle against Bendel Insurance
Heartland FC say they are fully prepared for their crucial relegation fight in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), SportsRation reports....
NPFL: Heartland ready for tough relegation battle
Heartland are battle-ready for the relegation fight in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, DAILY POST reports. The Naze Millionaires will...
NPFL: Lawal Eyes 9th Goal As Heartland Visit Bendel Insurance — Amuneke Backs ‘Yekini’ To Shine Again
Heartland FC striker Suraju Lawal will aim to increase his goal tally to nine or more when the Naze Millionaires face Bendel Insurance in a crucial...
Bendel Insurance vs Heartland: Preview – Team News, Line-ups, Prediction and Tips | May 11 15:00 GMT
Bendel Insurance will face Heartland on May 11 at 15:00 (GMT) in a crucial match in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). Bendel...
President Federation Cup: Women's Semi-Final Fixtures
Rivers Angels Vs Ibom Angels Edo Queens Vs Nasarawa Amazons Women's Quarter-Final Results Rivers Angels (Rivers) 1-1 Remo Ladies (Ogun) – Rivers...
Heartland vs Plateau United: Preview – Team News, Line-ups, Prediction and Tips | May 07 15:00 GMT
Heartland will face Plateau United on May 7 at 15:00 GMT in a crucial NPFL match. Heartland currently sits in the 17th position in the NPFL...
President Federation Cup: Women's Quarter-Final fixtures
Rivers Angels (Rivers) Vs Remo Ladies (Ogun) – Benin City – 07/05/25 – 1pm Ibom Angels (Akwa Ibom) Vs Heartland Queens (Imo) – Aba – 07/05/25 – 1pm...
Nigeria: Emmanuel Amuneke applauds Remo Stars' historic NPFL triumph and sets continental challenge
Heartland FC's technical manager Emmanuel Amuneke has praised Remo Stars for their historic Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title win,...
NPFL: Remo Stars’ Title Win Shows Private Clubs Can Excel — Amuneke
Emmanuel Amuneke, Technical Manager of Heartland FC, has asserted that privately-owned clubs in Nigeria possess the potential to effectively and...
NPFL: Remo Stars’ triumph challenges privately owned clubs – Amuneke
Heartland Technical Manager Emmanuel Amuneke has said that with proper planning and deliberate action, privately owned clubs can excel in the...
Leading scorer Anas Yusuf steps up in NPFL Goals Race
Nasarawa United captain and winger Anas Yusuf was the match winner for ‘The Solid Miners’ to stop Heartland at home and go four points clear of the...
‘A Significant Morale Booster’ — Salisu Hails Nasarawa United’s Win Over Heartland
Nasarawa United head coach Salisu Yusuf has thumbed up his team’s hard-earned victory over Heartland. The Solid Miners defeated Heartland 1-0 in a...
NPFL: Win over Heartland a morale booster – Nasarawa United coach, Salisu
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Salisu Yusuf, has described his team’s 1-0 win over Heartland a morale booster. Anas Yusuf’s lone strike gave...
Nasarawa United near safety with Anas-inspired 1-0 win
From Abel Leonard, Lafia Nasarawa United bolstered their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) survival hopes with a crucial 1-0 victory against...
Nasarawa United vs Heartland: Preview – Team News, Line-ups, Prediction and Tips | April 27 14:00 (GMT)
Nasarawa United will face Heartland on April 27 at 14:00 (GMT). Nasarawa United currently holds the 15th position in the NPFL, while Heartland sits...
NPFL: Heartland take survival battle to Gombe against Nasarawa United
Former champions Heartland are determined to maintain their top-flight status this season, DAILY POST reports. The Naze Millionaires are currently...
Indebtedness: Heartland, Abia Warriors Face Stiffer Sanction From NFF Disciplinary Committee Over Unpaid Player Settlements
Heartland FC and Abia Warriors may soon face stiff sanctions from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Disciplinary Committee following multiple...
President Federation Cup: Women's Round of 16 fixtures
Rivers Angels (Rivers) Vs First Mahi Babes (Ebonyi) – Aba – 03/05/25 – 1pm Remo Ladies (Ogun) Vs Dannaz Ladies (Lagos) – Ibadan – 03/05/25 – 1pm...
NPFL: Kwara United coach Sanni delighted with draw against Heartland
Kwara United technical adviser, Tunde Sanni has expressed satisfaction with the matchday 34 goalless draw against Heartland in Owerri. Sanni said...
NWFL: Heartland Queens penalised ₦1 million for referee assault in NWFL clash
Heartland Queens have been handed a ₦1 million fine by the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) following the assault of match officials during...
Heartland vs Kwara United: Preview – Team News, Line-ups, Prediction and Tips | April 20 15:00 GMT
Heartland will face off against Kwara United on April 20 at 15:00 (GMT) in a crucial NPFL match. Heartland currently sits in the 16th position in...
NPFL: Kwara United’s Overused Midfielder Akanni Set To Miss Heartland Clash
Kwara United midfielder, Akeem Akanni, is set to miss his fifth consecutive Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match when the Afonja Warriors...
NPFL: Amuneke thumbs up Heartland’s stunning win over Rangers
Heartland head coach Emmanuel Amuneke has reflected on his side’s stunning away win over Rangers. The Naze Millionaires defeated the title holders...
NPFL: Amuneke Hails Clinical Heartland After Stunning 2-0 Derby Win Over Rangers
Emmanuel Amuneke, Technical Manager of Heartland FC, has expressed delight following his side’s 2-0 away victory against Rangers in Sunday’s NPFL...
NPFL:Relegation Threatened Heartland Win at Mourning Rangers
Two standout performances of the Match-day 33 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) yesterday were the away wins by Bendel Insurance at...
Leading scorer Anas Yusuf lifts Nasarawa United, Heartland win ‘Oriental Derby’, Abia Warriors join title race
It was another hectic round of NPFL matches today as the season heads towards the business end. Anas Yusuf netted his 15th goal of the season for...
Heartland Humiliates Rangers 2-0 In Enugu
Rangers International suffered another home defeat 2-0 to struggling Heartland Football Club of Owerri in the Nigeria Premier Football League...
NPFL: Heartland stun Rangers in oriental derby
Heartland stunned holders Rangers 2-0 in their oriental derby clash at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday. Suraju Lawal gave the visitors...
Enugu Rangers vs Heartland: Preview – Team News, Line-ups, Prediction and Tips | April 13 15:00 (GMT)
Enugu Rangers will face Heartland on April 13 at 15:00 (GMT) in a crucial NPFL matchup. Enugu Rangers currently hold the 6th position in the NPFL...
NPFL: Agu Proud To End Heartland’s Winless Streak With Brace Against Kano Pillars
21-year-old defender, Samuel Agu, has expressed delight after scoring twice to help Heartland return to winning ways following a run of six matches...