NPFL approves Heartland FC's return to Dan Anyiam Stadium for reminder of the season

Published on: 19 April 2024

Heartland FC of Owerri have been given the nod to return to their home ground for the reminder of the season, the Nigeria Premier Football League said on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.

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According to the league body, the approval for the Naze Millionaires to return to the Dan Anyiam Stadium comes after it observed improvements following a second inspection of the stadium.

However, the permission to return is just for the ongoing season and not extended till the next season as critical routine analysis will be carried out again in line with the requirements of the club licensing.

It will be recalled that the NPFL) had at the start of the second stanza of the season revoked the earlier provisional approval granted the club. This followed observed deterioration of the pitch.

The Owerri based club who adopted the Enyimba International Stadium at some point in the season will now host their matchday 31 fixture against Shooting Stars at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Friday.

Uche Dozie

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