Tact and
caution will be at the centre stage as Heartland host Rangers in NPFL rematch
at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Sunday. When both teams met at the Nnamdi Azikiwe
Stadium May
18th, it ended in a barren draw but fans that had trooped out in their numbers
were not disappointed as they were given a lot to cheer about despite the
absence of goals.
Rangers,
fresh from away outing against El-kanemi that ended in a 2-0 loss will be
hoping to earn the points at stake to cushion the effect of the away loss.
Although the morale
is low in Heartland camp following inability of the club to meet some financial
needs, the players have continued to shape up for the game with a promise to
win.
Only few days
back no fewer than five players indicated interest to leave the club in search of
better deals, but it has been revealed that club management has appealed to
the players to shelve the idea promising that better days lie ahead.
“”I had made
up my mind to leave but the club has appealed so I had to change my mind but we
will see what happens at the end of the season, “said a player on condition of anonymity
even as he highlighted the importance of
motivating players for better performance.
“”You can’t
underestimate the importance of motivation in football. It has a way of bringing out the best in players
and ultimately affects overall result”” he added
Heartland
occupy the 15th position on the log with 21 points in 18 matches
while visiting flying Antelopes are ten places above in the 5th position
with 29 points in 18 matches.
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