You can’t hunt Elephants in Owerri

What a way to kick off the week/season!For eight long years, Heartland FC were the thorn in our side, always seeming to be more seasoned and ready for an Oriental Derby. They had a knack for grinding out results. But in the last three encounters—perhaps since Anyansi-Agwu’s departure—Heartland have found themselves consistently trampled by the mighty Elephants.Remember Kennedy Boboye’s debut…

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Heartland v Enyimba: Top five past meetings

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…

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Heartland away; Starting Early, Starting Well

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…

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