NNL: Amuneke Cautions Heartland Against Underestimating Eko United

Heartland technical adviser Emmanuel Amuneke has cautioned his players against underestimating Eko United ahead of their Nigeria National League, NNL, encounter, Completesports.com reports.

The Naze Millionaires will be seeking their first victory of the season when they face Eko United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Monday.

Heartland opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Crown FC at home, despite taking a commanding 2-0 lead before their opponents fought back to secure a share of the points.

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Meanwhile, Eko United, who are making their debut in the NNL, did not feature on the opening matchday after being handed a bye.

Amuneke Warns Against Complacency

Ahead of Monday’s encounter, Amuneke has urged his players to approach the fixture with the right mentality, insisting that no opponent should be taken for granted.

The former Super Eagles winger also emphasised the need for his side to maintain consistency both at home and away, while remaining focused on their game plan.

“We have to compete and, to do that, you can’t only depend on your home form. We must prepare ourselves to be ready for all games, including away games,” Amuneke told Heartland’s media.

By Adeboye Amosu

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