Heartland Vs Lobi Stars Preview: The Naze Millionaires target home win in second stanza opener

The Dan Anyiam Stadium comes alive on Sunday as the five time Champions welcome the internally displaced Lobi Stars to the Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 20 tie in Owerri.

Sunday’s game rekindles old flames and Nostalgia with the sweat Merchants who were part of Nigeria’s Golden generation.

Daniel ‘Da Bull’ Amokachi a former defunct Ranchers Bees Striker had some torrid time in the first Stanza and hopes to turn the fortunes of his side around in the second round.

Former African footballer of the Year Emmanuel Amuneke MFR also had a slow start with Heartland but later steered the ship to safety.

When both teams clashed in the first stanza it ended in a goalless draw but last season, Heartland FC needed a resurgent to pull a draw in Owerri after the Pride of Benue raced to a 2-0 lead in the first half while Lobi Stars won the reverse tie 1-0 in Lafia.

The Naze Millionaires will be without Elvis Ori who went under the knife for breaking his cheekbone towards the end of the first Stanza Michael Ogu has started training but he is not in contention to make the squad yet as he is still making his way to full fitness.

Christian Nkwo is ineligible to participate because of accumulated yellow cards but he will be back for the Oriental derby against Enyimba on Thursday.

Nevertheless the return of Chukwuma Agor will give the attack some impetus alongside the introduction of some fresh legs to give the squad some depth

The fans are in for a premium spectacle as the class of 94 serenade us with their tactical nous

The lush green grass of the Dan Anyiam Stadium is set to witness a pulsating victory to kick start the second Stanza on a positive note.