Crown FC of Ogbomosho will nearly be relying on the spirit of their late driver to information the squad to victory in opposition to Heartland of Owerri on the opening day of the brand new season within the second-tier Nigeria National League (NNL).
Sports247 reviews that, though the Oyo State-owned outfit would be the away workforce through the recreation that’s anticipated to be watched by many dignitaries at Dan Anyiam Stadium, they’re already on the town with ideas of an upset.
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The gamers could be spurred even additional searching for a symbolic win in reminiscence of the bus driver, who died after an accident that occurred on Octover fifteenth whereas taking the workforce to Ijebu-Ode for a pre-season competitors.
Having ultimately withdrawn from that competitors in honour of the deceased, Crown are actually set to play their first main match since that ugly setback earlier this month and their goal is to finish Sunday’s recreation on a befitting observe in his reminiscence.
However, it is not going to be a stroll within the park, as Heartland desire a profitable begin to the NNL’s 2026/2027 season, particularly as they’ll play in entrance of their followers, Imo State prime brass and soccer egg heads from all throughout Nigeria.
An excellent preview by NNL’s media unit famous partially, “The Conference A encounter, scheduled for 4pm on the Dan Anyiam Stadium, has attracted a few of the greatest names, with prime officers of the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation anticipated.
“For Heartland, the encounter goes past the battle for 3 factors. It marks the start of an important marketing campaign to safe a return to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.
“Head Coach Emmanuel Amuneke acknowledged that Crown FC will pose a stern problem however insists his workforce is ready for the duty. He has additionally known as on well-meaning people and supporters to rally behind The Naze Millionaires.
“For guests Crown FC of Ogbomoso, the encounter comes in opposition to the backdrop of the latest lack of their workforce driver. However, the Ajilete Warriors stay targeted on the duty forward.
“Their Head Coach, Fatai Akande, has assured supporters that his side is determined to secure a positive result in Owerri (and) all is set for a memorable opening to the 2026/2027 NNL season.”
