Five time Champions Heartland FC of Owerri on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to the legendary Monarch of Asaba, His Royal Highness Obi Chike Edoziem, “The Asagba of Asaba.” Leader of the delegation and
Heartland’s General Manager, Mr Promise Nwachukwu showered encomiums on the 99 year old Royal Father whom he described as an iconic leader whose legacies are worthy of emulation . Mr Nwachukwu went further to intimate the Royal Father about Heartland’s quest to return to the top flight through the NNL Super 8 taking place in the King’s territory, seeking his blessings.
Responding, the Asagba of Asaba appreciated Heartland for the visit.
According to him, it was heartwarming to see a group of young people who deemed it fit to acknowledge the custom, tradition and heritage if Asaba.
He recalled with nostalgia how Enugu Rangers visited his Palace in 2018 before lifting the Fa Cup in Asaba. “I recall how Rangers came here in 2018 seeking blessings to win the Cup which they won.” He prayed for Heartland FC to succeed and excel in the Super 8.
Basking in the euphoria of the royal blessings, Heartland General Manager,
Mr Nwachukwu as well as Nze Tonnex Chukwu, the club’s Licensing Officer, appreciated the King with a symbolic gesture , a Heartland Jersey.
Heartland’s journey in the NNL Super 8 starts tom at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba.
