The People's Elephant kicked off their season in impressive fashion, shrugging off an early setback to emerge victorious in a thrilling 3-1 win at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. Heartland FC drew first blood through Lawal Suraju's 53rd-minute strike, leaving Enyimba fans' hearts racing with concern. But our team, fueled by determination and grit, refused to yield. Ifeanyi Ihemekwele's…
In the last 30 years, the rivalry between Heartland and Enyimba has grown in the NPFL. This Sunday's fixture will be the 54th league meeting between both sides. I look back at what I have witnessed as my top meetings between both clubs. Heartland 2-3 Enyimba (March 10, 2012) This game tops the bill of past meetings for me in…
So, someone asked me yesterday why I "hated" Heartland FC. Honestly, I was taken aback. I mean, I practically lived in Owerri during my university days, and the Dan Anyiam Stadium was my go-to spot for everything—Heartland matches included. How could I possibly hate a club with ties so close to our beloved Enyimba? The truth is, it's not about…