An Onyekachi\u00a0\u00a0Okafor’s 45th-minute strike from the spot was all the Naze Millionaires needed to overcome resilient Ibom Youths FC of Akwa Ibom in Sunday NNL match day 2 encounter decided at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri.
\nAfter an inspiring away victory at Umuahia during the midweek, Heartland hosted Ibom Youths in her first home game of the season.
\nChisom\u00a0\u00a0Chiagha returned in goal following the dismissal of Edwin Nwakanma in Umuahia as he proved his mettle with amazing reflexes, anticipation and mental awareness.
\nChijioke Opara Franklin Oyewole, Omaka Fabian Chidiebere\u00a0\u00a0Ajoku all came close but missed glaring chances. However, Onyekachi Okafor’s 45th-minute strike, just at the stroke of half time made the difference for the Naze Millionaires.
\nThe team dug deep to keep the score in her favour to finally clinch 6 points in their opening two games scoring two games apiece.
\nReacting after the game, Head Coach Christian Obi admitted that his strikers were wasteful infront of goal owing to anxiety but promised that with time they will get better
\n“Yes Today we saw Tunde miss, with the keeper to beat, i feel it is anxiety. We will correct that ahead of our next game. The midfield also needs to be worked on\u00a0before the next game”
\nIn the opposite dugout, Coach Itoro of Ibom Youths blamed lack of concentration for his side’s defeat. His words;
\n“Congratulations to Heartland, they played well but we lost to lack of concentration, the referee was fair, and my team played well, I am proud of them but that moment of lack of concentration cost us the game.
\nHeartland FC will engage Cynosure FC next weekend in Abakiliki, the Ebonyi state Capital
\nWith the hope of making it three wins in three games<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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