Heartland Queens’ Mary Lucky has canvassed for the support of Imo people as they slug it out with Confluence Queens on Friday in the Round of 32 Federation Cup tie fixed for the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
Lucky who played almost the Owerri side’s league games in the just concluded regular season said they have prepared for the encounter and have been motivated to go all out against the Kogi State representatives.
She said having fought to retain their Premiership status they want to go as far as possible in the Federation Cup to prove to all that they can compete with other top teams.
“We are ready and highly motivated for this game. We have prepared and are ready to give our best,” Lucky said in an interview.
“We just want Imo people to pray for us and support us. We need all the support we can get to ensure we beat Confluence Queens.”
Speaking in the same vein, the Imo State Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development, Honourable Emeka Okoronkwo urged Heartland Queens to go for a win.
He said they have the support of Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma and thet they should play the game with all seriousness.
