TVC E, SPORT — Premier league contenders heartland of Owerri on Saturday intensified prayer for oriental brothers Enyimba, Warri Wolves and Nasarawa United ahead of CAF Champions league and CAF Confederation Cup ties today.
Heartland who would have squared up against Enyimba in an oriental derby of the Nigerian premier league this weekend had to observe rest instead, following Enyimba’s Champions league clash against Vital O’ of Burundi.
Warri Wolves equally flying the nation’s flag in the Champions league host Al-Merreikh of Sudan just as Nasarawa who are the surviving flag bearers in the Confederation Cup following the exit of Akwa United battle CS Constantine of Algeria.
Heartland apparently looking at the bigger picture and the benefits that will come not only to the country but teeming soccer fans in the country should the three flag bearers record Super Sunday wins, took to the social media to pray for the three clubs appealing to mother luck to grant them this day on one hand, and charging the teams to ensure they conquer the first round of the competitions on the other.
“Goodluck to the teams representing Nigeria, #CAFCL (@EnyimbaFC & @Warri_Wolves_FC) and #CAFCC (@Nasarawaunited). Go conquer the 1st round!”The Owerri landlords dished out.
Heartland who are hoping to have a good run in the premier league this season with a view to returning to Continental campaigns, have recorded just a win in five matches played so far. The Nazi Millionaires who replaced coach Bethel Orji with Alphonsus Dike following home defeat by Abia Warriors last month, subsequently recorded a 3-1 loss away to Akwa United but earned a lone goal victory over Lobi Stars, last Sunday.
