Heartland FC defender, Peters Afolayan said they have learned their lessons from the loss to Gombe United and are working hard to return to winning ways against Akwa United today in Owerri.
Afolayan told the club’s Media that the defeat to Desert Savannah was caused majorly by fatigue and exhaustion from the long journey but have overcome the defeat and are poised to beat Akwa United at home.
The former Dino FC of Lagos defender opined that they have put the loss in Gombe behind them and are fully focused on the game with Akwa United, with their sight on picking the three points to improve their position on the league table.
“As a team we had a good game considering the long distance journey. it wasn’t easy for us but still we did well as a team. It was just hard luck us for us in the game. We made a few mistakes and we were punished for it,” Afolayan told the club’s Media.
“As a team we were not happy about the lost but we have to move on, work hard individually and collectively so we can get it right and achieve our aim when we face Akwa United on Sunday at home.
“We are approaching the game with Akwa United like a wounded lion to claim the three points and improve on our league position. We know nothing come easy but we have prepared for it and are awaiting a good game and a home win by God’s grace.”
The game comes up by 4pm today at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri and the fans of Heartland FC are enjoined to come and support and ginger their darling team to victory against Akwa United.
