It was a day of mixed feelings a for Heartland FC and her outgoing technical director, Coach Kennedy Boboye on Thursday as the Naze millionaires defeated Ikenne based NPFL table toppers, Remo Stars in the matchday 16 fixture of the 2023/2024 season, platinumnewsng.com is reporting
Anyanwu Promise converted from the penalty mark in the 50th minute to put the host ahead in the game before an equaliser came in from in form striker, Sikiru Alimi. The second half substitute scored in the 68th minute courtesy of an assist from Sodiq Ismael.
At the moment where it looked like the table toppers were going to leave Owerri with a point, two goals came in succession from the Okafor Onyekachi (90+4′) and Chinedu Ike (90+6′) at additional time in the game to seal a memorial victory for Heartland FC who were set to bid farewell to their gaffer at fulltime.
At the end of the game, Coach Kennedy Boboye in an emotional manner bade farewell to the fans and supporters of the club, and also dedicating the victory to them for their support throughout his time.
At the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, popularly called the Cathedral, Rangers International FC made a victorious comeback to their home ground, after previously playing at the Awka City Stadium which was their adopted home ground due to the refurbishment going on at the cathedral.
Nweke Kalu scored in the 27th minute from a header after Agu Kenechukwu delivered a beautiful free kick, putting the flying Antelopes ahead in the game, Okorie Chiedozie doubled the lead for the hosts 3 minutes to the end of regular time, thus sealing victory for Coach Fidelis Ilechuwku’s boys.
Results from match day 16 include:
Sunshine Stars 2-0 Doma United
Katsina United 1-0 Akwa United
Kano Pillars 2-1 Kwara United
Abia Warriors 3-1 Gombe United
Bayelsa United 1-2 Enyimba FC
Rangers Int’l 2-0 Shooting Stars
Heartland FC 3-1 Remo Stars
Lobi Stars 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
Plateau United 1-0 Sporting Lagos
Rivers United 1-1 Bendel Insurance
