In a strategic move to rejuvenate Heartland Football Club, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has appointed the esteemed football administrator Emmanuel Amuneke as the club’s new Technical Manager.
The unveiling ceremony occurred on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the New Executive Council Chambers, Government House Owerri.
According to a statement released by Oguwike Nwachuku, Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the governor, Uzodimma underscored the importance of revamping the club to secure a prosperous future.
Reflecting on the club’s relegation when he took office in 2020, Uzodimma detailed his efforts to restore Heartland FC to the Nigeria Premier Football League. Despite recent challenges, he stressed, “The Football Club has experienced setbacks and can only be revived by overhauling the administrative structure and enhancing the management and technical team.”
Governor Uzodimma expressed strong confidence in Amuneke’s expertise, lauding him as one of Nigeria’s foremost figures in football management and technical know-how.
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“The new technical team is tasked with ambitious goals: to win the Premiership and compete on the Continental stage,” Uzodimma declared.
To support Emmanuel Amuneke in achieving these objectives, the governor committed to providing necessary resources and ensuring a direct communication line between the management team and his office, eliminating bureaucratic delays.
In his acceptance speech, Amuneke expressed gratitude to Governor Uzodimma and the people of Imo State for the opportunity. He described his appointment as a homecoming and vowed to meet the set targets.
“This task is a collective effort, and the people deserve to experience joy and pride,” Amuneke affirmed.
The unveiling event was attended by members of the Imo Executive Council, as well as officials from the State’s Ministry of Sports Development.
