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  • Omoniwari distraught despite scoring brace

    Omoniwari distraught despite scoring brace

    • Says team mates must recoup loss points in Warri

    Two goal hero during Akwa United’s 2-3 home loss to Enugu Rangers, Fortune Omoniwari has rued the Promise Keepers’ loss to the Flying Antelopes in Uyo while stressing that he and his team mates must fight like wounded lions in the remaining 10 matches of the season to recoup loss points.

    Omoniwari told SportingLife that he would have loved to swap his goals with Akwa United’s victory if he had the chance to do that but that they must  be prepared to surmount the remaining matches with all calmness starting from their road trip to Warri against Warri Wolves on Sunday.

    Omoniwari told SportingLife: “This is a very painful loss because we had anticipated a home win to add to the progress we have made. I would have

    loved we won the match than the two goals I scored today(Saturday).

    “We must work harder to ensure that we get back the points we have lost at home and we must commence that with our road trip to Warri Wolves on Sunday.”

    Akwa United, who are on 36 points from 26 matches, have been beaten three times at home this season by Abia Warriors, Enyimba and now Enugu Rangers and the latest loss will be a big blow to their aspiration to end the season within continental slots.

  • Omoniwari: Akwa Utd players must work to correct flaws

    Omoniwari: Akwa Utd players must work to correct flaws

    Akwa United striker, Fortune Omoniwari has praised the Promise Keepers’ self belief and bravery after they came back from a goal down to beat Kano Pillars last Sunday but he charged his team mates to work on the errors noticed in the said match.

    Sai Masu Gida seemed to be coasting to another away win in Uyo last weekend but Akwa United’s players conjured up a victory with the match-winner coming from a free kick converted by Adio Yusuf in the 87th minute.

    Omoniwari, who was magnificent during the match, warned his colleagues not to be carried away by the allure of the win and forget some of the mistakes they made during the match, especially the one that resulted in Pillars’ opener.

    He said the season has come to a stage that teams must learn to limit errors and strive to supply top notch performances always if they are to get good results.

    “I want to thank God for this win. It was a tough one. We must not forget that we made some mistakes that we need to correct before our game with Plateau United this weekend and in the remaining matches too,” Omoniwari told SportingLife.

  • Omoniwari rues Akwa United’s home draw

    Omoniwari rues Akwa United’s home draw

    Akwa United’s Fortune Omoniwari who got his first goal for the Promise Keepers in only his second game has rued his team’s 3-3 home draw with Sunshine Stars in a NPFL Match Day 21 tie but assures that the Uyo side will bounce back when they face Ikorodu United in Lagos on Sunday.

    Omoniwari made a mid season dash to Akwa United from Heartland FC, a club he joined this same period last season and he has described his first two matches as above average but that he hopes to improve better in subsequent matches.

    He told his team mates to forget about the home draw against Sunshine Stars and focus on their next league tie against Ikorodu United, a side he described a tough opposition because of their precarious position on the log.

  • Heartland’s Omoniwari banned for three matches

    Heartland’s Omoniwari banned for three matches

    Heartland striker, Fortune Omoniwari has asked his teammates, coaches and his fans to forgive him after the red card he received in the Naze Millionaires’ last home game against Rivers United which rules him out of the Owerri club’s next three matches.

    Omoniwari, who has two goals to his credit for Heartland this season, will miss the NPFL Match Days 12 to 14 involving his club against 3SC (away), Sunshine (home) and Ikorodu United (away) but will be back for their Match Day 15 tie with El Kanemi Warriors in Owerri.

    A sober Omoniwari told SportingLife that he regrets the action which led to his expulsion from the match and that he beckoned on his team mates, the coaches and fans to forgive him while sounding out that he would continue to conduct himself properly in subsequent games.

    With Omoniwari’s influence Heartland got home wins against Lobi Stars and MFM after his goals decided the tie and the club is placed 10th on the log with 14 points from 10 matches with a game at hand against Enyimba (MD 6).

  • Omoniwari hands Heartland first win of the season

    Omoniwari hands Heartland first win of the season

    Heartland  laboured but deservedly got their first victory of the 2015/2016 NPFL season after a 1-0 win over Lobi Stars at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri.

    Fortune Omoniwari’s 40th minute goal mouth scramble strike was enough for the Naze Millionaires to sing a melodious song at the end of  regulation time yesterday in Owerri.

    The Pride of Makurdi pulled all strings in their armoury to get the equaliser but Heartland’s defence marshalled by goalkeeper, Ebele Obi and skipper, Chinedu Efugh stood their ground to claim all points.

    Before yesterday’s match, Heartland had played four games without a win with a paltry two points to show but the win over Lobi has taken their points tally to five from five matches.

  • Omoniwari: Heartland will achieve great things this season

    Omoniwari: Heartland will achieve great things this season

    •Commits self to Naze Millionaires

    Heartland striker Fortune Omoniwari has revealed that he is fully committed to the cause of the Naze Millionaires this season and that his Owerri fans will get to see the best of him starting from this weekend.

    Omoniwari was courted by many clubs during the off season; this includes Warri Wolves, Akwa United and Enyimba but the former Sharks forward decided to ignore them all so as to help Heartland succeed in the league this season.

    He told SportingLife that his target is to score as many goals as possible this season and that if fielded against Warri Wolves on Sunday in the league opener, the Seasiders would feel his pulse throughout the duration of the match.

    Omoniwari confessed various offers  almost turned his head but that after he considered the love and affection shown to him by the fans of the club, fellow players and the management, he chose to remain with the team to grab at least a continental ticket.

    The former Sharks player joined Heartland during the last mid-season and he made instant impact for the team and scored some crucial goals as the Naze Millionaires ended the campaign seventh on the log with 56 points from 38 games.