A Franklin Oyewole strike made the difference as Heartland got maximum points at home at the Dan Anyiam Stadium.
Coach Christian Obi tweaked his team ahead of the pulsating encounter with the Anambra team .
Captain Nnaemeka Anyanwu returned to the fold after a short injury spell. Nwogbaga Patrick and Weli Christian made their home debuts as Heartland’s top scorer Onyekachi Okafor started from the bench.
The Naze millionaires bossed proceedings in the first twenty minutes but failed to break the deadlock..
The opposition will later grow in confidence to battle the host.
All that changed as Franklin Oyewole took things personal in the 45th minute to give Heartland the lead .
Oyewole controlled a cross inside the box before applying the finish with aplomb .
Reacting , Heartland’s Technical Adviser Christian Obi praised the fighting spirit of his lads while promising a better outing in subsequent games .
” We pick our team based on the opposition, I am happy with the result but we could have done better”
On motivation the Coach showered Encomiums on the Sports Commissioner for his fatherly role towards the team.
” We are not lacking anything. The Commissioner has been excellent , we are grateful to his Excellency for such a gift , we promise not to relent untill we achieve our ultimate goal which is to return Heartland to the top flight “
Heartland FC maintained her lead in group B4 with 15 points from 7 matches .
The Naze millionaires will during the midweek, battle Essien Ayi FC of Cross River for a place in the Federation Cup round of 16 at The Awka Township Stadium.
Heartland will also welcome Cynosure FC of Abakiliki next weekend at the Dan Anyiam Stadium for the Match day 8 experience.
