Heartland FC Assistant Coach, Emmanuel Olowo and the duo of Tobi Iyanda and Benjamin Victor, have exuded confidence that the Naze Millionaires would get a positive result against Kwara United in Ilorin today.
The Owerri side arrived Ilorin on Monday and have trained two days consecutively ahead of today’s Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 14 tie.
Olowo, a legend of the club and now an Assistant Coach said Heartland FC have had a good preparation for the game and are expecting a tough game in Ilorin which they will be able to surmount.
“As a team we are prepared as usual and looking at the runs of Heartland FC it will tell you how prepared are the players for the task ahead. We are ready to compete,” Olowo said. “The fixture has always been fascinating in the past and previously we have had points here and I believe tomorrow won’t be an exception.
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“Before the last season’s game we already knew we were relegated but Kwara United needed the game to remain in the premier league. We came into the game too casual but this season is a different ball game. We just need to climb up little by little and definitely we are going to give it all.”
Similarly, midfielder Tobi Iyanda who was in the team that was flogged 4-0 by Kwara United last time, told the club’s media that things have changed and that they are looking forward to a favourable result in Ilorin today.
“I played against Kwara United last season and the game was a tough one even though we lost to them 4-0 we still gave a good fight. This season the players are in top shape and with the couple of tough games we have played recently we are ready to fight,” Iyanda said. “We understand that this game will do a big exploit to us and keep us save ahead of our subsequent games.
“I see us moving to the top half of the table at the end of tomorrow’s game. We know it is a gradual process. We keep our heads up hoping that we will do well.
“I will say my fans in Ilorin should come all out to support us and I love you guys.”
Benjamin Victor, a right back said the work done on the team by the Technical Manager, Emmanuel Amuneke is yielding positive result and that they are hoping to surprise their host today in Ilorin.
“I think we are going to win the game against Kwara United. It is not a big game to me because I have played against Rivers United, Enyimba, Kano Pillars and other big teams. I don’t think they will be difficult for us to beat,” Victor told the club’s media.
“Our coach has been out inspiration. We keep on learning from him and he is always ready to correct us. I also want to fight for my career because I know where I am going. I do not want to end my career here I want to move forward.
“Our target is to take the three points and move to the next level.”