Heartland win Federations Cup
Brendan Ogbu was the hero of the day as his goal late into added time ensure Heartland Fc of Owerri retained their trophy. The final held at the Teslim Balogu Stadium in Lagos came alive as early as the 5 th minute when Ezekiel Bassey scored to give Lobi Stars the lead, they continued to create chances and were in the ascendancy as the game progressed. Heartland hit back in the 37th minute through Jolly Osas. The game swung from end to end as the teams took the game to each other, Tony Okpotu was full of running and took the game to the Heartland defenders. It was quite clear the Naze Millionares were missing their leading scorer in the competition Kabiru Umar who was red carded in the semi final against Prime FC. The game wore out as both team s cancelled each other out. Heartland anticipating penalties brought in substitute keeper, Chijioke Ejiogu who is renowned for saving penalty kicks and also has a rich pedigree in this competition, However t