Ibenegbu Explains Heartland’s Revival

[Folami David]

Heartland star, Ikechukwu Ibenegbu has declared that the 4-0 victory over Gombe United on Matchday 5 of the NPFL is a confirmation the team's quality. Fans of the Owerri side left the Dan Anyiam Stadium dejected after the team lost at home to newly promoted Nembe City on Matchday 1.
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However, the team have since bounced back to record decent results against Warri Wolves and Kaduna United.
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Heartland have scored eight goals in consecutive home matches.
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"The loss to Nembe City on the opening day was an embarrassment to the entire squad. We had to bounce back to prove our quality.
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"The defeat at home served as a tonic to change everything," the Nigerian international said.
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Ibenegbu added that the team's recent results will boost confidence ahead of their Caf Confederation Cup second leg clash against Gabonese side, US Bitam.
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"The return leg is a different match and we're in the right mood to face US Bitam again," he said.
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Goals from Isah Akoh, Happy Okuoka and Ibenegbu earned Heartland maximum points to put the fans in the right mood on Easter Sunday's top flight action.