The Imo State Football Association has blamed the players of Heartland FC for the relegation of the club to the Nigeria National League (NNL).
Recall that Heartland of Owerri bought their way back to the Nigeria Premier Football League from the NNL ahead of last season. They brought in one of the most revered coaches in Nigeria, Emmanuel Amuneke, to steer the ship.
Despite the arrival of the former Super Eagles forward, the Imo state-owned club struggled in all competitions and subsequently finished as low as 17th in the 2024-2025 NPFL season.
Following their relegation, the club management agreed to retain Amuneke with the mandate of repositioning the club for better performance.
Unlike last season, when Heartland rushed their way back to the NPFL, the club is expected to compete in the second tier of Nigerian football next season as they continue to rebuild.
“Many things happened at the clubside, players leaving at the detriment of the club, you will start looking for replacement, so all these things affected Heartland as a team,” said Imo State FA chairman, Ifeanyi Dike in an interview with Totorinews.
“I believe that Heartland FC will be reorganised and many changes will bring significant growth to the club.”
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