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By Waka Hland
A last-minute goal from Abudulateef Ibrahim gave Heartland FC a dramatic 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars FC in a tense Nigeria National League (NNL) match at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri.
The match looked set to end in stalemate until Ibrahim scored in the 90th minute to break the deadlock and send the home fans into wild celebrations, sealing maximum points for the Naze Millionaires.
Sunshine Stars FC fought hard throughout the match and looked set to grab a valuable point away from home before a heartbreaking late goal.
Reacting after the match, Sunshine Stars coach Duke Udi said his team came to Owerri hoping to get at least a draw from the match.
The former Grasshopper Club Zürich player admitted that it was painful to concede goals in the final minutes, stressing that his players worked hard but lost concentration at the crucial moment.
For his part, Heartland coach Emmanuel Amunike said he expects a difficult match but praised his players for their determination and patience.
According to Amunike, the team prepared well before the NNL clash and kept pushing until the end, a tenacity that eventually produced the dramatic winner that secured all three points for the Owerri team.
