**Heartland FC Secures Vital NNL Win Over Smart City** In the latest round of Nigeria National League (NNL) Conference A, Heartland Football Club secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Smart City FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, Imo State. The win has propelled the Naze Millionaires to third place in the league standings with 17 points from 13 matches. According to the club's Technical Manager, Emmanuel Amuneke, securing the three points was the primary objective, and his team was able to achieve it despite a resilient performance from their opponents. Amuneke praised Heartland's players for their effort, saying that the win is a step in the right direction for the team. The match began on a positive note for Heartland as Francis Erikan scored the opening goal just two minutes into the game. Jonathan Osondu doubled the lead in the 21st minute, but Smart City managed to reduce the deficit before halftime. However, Ali Sunday's goal in the 70th minute sealed the win for Heartland, earning them revenge after their 2-1 loss to Smart City in their first-round encounter in Lagos. Amuneke expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, stating that the main focus was on securing the three points. He acknowledged that the team has a lot to improve on, particularly in terms of scoring more goals to increase their goal advantage. With the win, Heartland remains in contention for a spot in the top two, which would guarantee promotion to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). The final five matches of the season will be crucial for Heartland, and Amuneke's team will look to build on their momentum to achieve their goal. Meanwhile, Inter Lagos and Beyond Limits continue to lead the standings with 24 and 23 points, respectively. For Nigerian football fans, this victory is a welcome boost, especially for those who have been following the progress of Heartland FC in the NNL. With Amuneke's guidance, the team is looking to improve their fortunes and potentially secure a spot in the NPFL next season.