Emmanuel Amuneke, who is in the running to be named the next Super Eagles coach, is understood to be calling the shots behind the scenes as Heartland battle against relegation in the NPFL.
SCORENigeria that the former African Footballer of the Year has been drafted specially by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma to ensure ‘The Naze Millionaires’ beat the drop this season.
“Amuneke does not have an official designation, but he the one bringing his echnical expertise to ensure Heartland are not relegated this season,” a top source informed SCORENigeria
Heartland are currently second from bottom of the NPFL with 29 points from 31 matches.
They are six points from safety with seven rounds of matches to the end of the season.
They boosted their survival hopes at the weekend when they stopped Shooting Stars by the odd goal at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.
Golden Eaglets skipper Simon Cletus has been named the official Man of the Match for the goalless draw with Burkina Faso today. The Mavlon FC midfielder caught the eye with his creativity and assured display in the heart of the Eaglets midfield. The SS1 student carved a glorious chance for his team after 26 minutes …
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Continue reading here ▶Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor have opened up on the transfer fee Southampton have requested for Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu. The giant centre-forward has enjoyed a productive season on loan at Trabzonspor, netting 14 times and grabbing an assist in 20 appearances thus far. This has spurred the Turkish side to try and tie …
Continue reading here ▶Goalkeeper Arthur Okwonkwo, who is eligible to play for the Super Eagles, has announced his departure from boyhood club Arsenal. The Hale End graduate has finally ended his 14-year stay at the club after coming through from the U-18 team but only made the bench 10 times, without a single first-team appearance. “I went to …
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