NPFL Matchday 14 Kwara United Vs Heartland: The Naze Millionaires eager for win against the Harmony Boys

Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 14 fixture has thrown up an intriguing challenge for Heartland FC who trade tackles with Kwara United in Ilorin with the task of protecting their unbeaten streak and also avoid the drubbing of last season.

Both Heartland and Kwara United have garnered 17 points in as many matches as they go head to head on Wednesday in a battle of Supremacy with the victors guaranteed of moving to the top half of the table.

Heartland are still unbeaten in 5 games under Technical Manager, Emmanuel Amuneke. A positive result will take him beyond the threshold that Fidelis Ilechukwu got while in charge some years back.

Ilorin represent a good omen as many see it as a good hunting ground for Heartland.
The Naze Millionaires beat Kwara United in Ilorin in 2020 and got an away draw the next season.

In 13 Matches it has been 4 wins 5 draws and 4 losses for Heartland.
The Owerri side has gotten 1 away win 3 draws and 3 losses in Ilorin.

Wednesday’s game is delicately poised for both sides who are tied on points only separated by a goal difference
Heartland are upbeat that the unbeaten run will continue in Ilorin..

Heartland FC Assistant Coach, Emmanuel Olowo and Tobi Iyanda 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, a former player of Kwara United and now an Assistant Coach with Heartland FC said the Owerri side 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.

“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.”

Heartland FC midfielder Tobi Iyanda was in the team that was flogged 4-0 by Kwara United but he 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.”

Selected Kwara United Vs Heartland Head to Head Results

Kwara United – Heartland (23.06.2024) 4:0
Heartland – Kwara United (25.01.2024) 1:1
Heartland – Kwara United (17.07.2022) 1:0