Former Tremendous Eagles winger and ex-Golden Eaglets coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has reaffirmed his dedication to returning Heartland FC to the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL).
Talking completely to Sports247, the Heartland coach emphasised that his focus stays on rebuilding the membership and restoring its standing amongst Nigeria’s elite sides.
“We acknowledge the place we’re, and we’re not shying away from it. What issues is that we’re centered and ready to construct a journey that can take us again to elite soccer,” Amuneke mentioned.
The previous Barcelona ahead revealed that the group has been working diligently since June in preparation for the brand new Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) season.
He highlighted the significance of collective effort and gradual enchancment, each individually and as a group.
“We all know there might be challenges. The highway to success is rarely straightforward, however we’re assured in our course of. We’ve got began this journey, and by the point the season begins, we need to be ready to compete,” he added.
When requested about any mandate from the membership’s administration or followers, Amuneke said that his focus shouldn’t be on mandates however on sustainable progress.
“We aren’t in a time of mandates. What we wish is to do issues the suitable manner, one step at a time. It’s not about private objectives; it’s about collective success for Heartland FC and the folks of Imo State.”
On participant recruitment, the coach defined that Heartland’s focus shouldn’t be on signing “big-name” gamers however on constructing a cohesive and disciplined group able to reaching constant outcomes.
“We aren’t seeking to appeal to large boys; we need to construct a group. Any participant who joins Heartland have to be able to develop and play good soccer. It’s not nearly particular person brilliance — it’s about group unity.”
Addressing issues about participant welfare and funds, Amuneke assured that such points wouldn’t distract the group’s preparations. Heartland won’t function on the opening weekend of the NNL however is anticipated to start its marketing campaign the next week.
Amuneke, who led Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets to the FIFA U-17 World Cup title ten years in the past, additionally mirrored on the nation’s latest struggles at youth degree however declined to remark intimately.
“I’m not a part of the NFF setup or the nationwide group. It could be unfair to touch upon what’s happening there. For now, my focus is on Heartland. I want the nationwide groups all the perfect and hope they may do what is correct for the longer term. In the event that they stick to what’s proper, we’ll get the specified outcomes,” he concluded.
