Completesportsnigeria.com can exclusively report that for the magnanimity of a Former vice chairman of Nigeria Football Association (NFA) and Chairman Gabros International Ltd, Chief Gabriel Chukwuma, saved Heartland FC of an embarrassment pulling out of the ongoing South East/South South Preseason tournament in Nnewi over lack of funds to pay hotel bills, Completeaportsnigeria.com reports.
The newly promoted NPFL side were said to be financially distressed and could not afford accommodation fee until Chukwuma who is owner of Beverly Hills Hotel, Nnewi, intervened.
Chukwuma who is said to have business interest in Owerri asked his hotel officials to grant the Owerri side credit facility on the grounds that they would pay when they are financially capable to do so.
General Manager of Nnewi United, Olisa Onuchukwu, who also watched the drama wondered why a team that just gained promotion to the Premier League were left to their fate like orphans.
“Heartland is a team easterners are always proud of.
Gabros Helps Cash-Strapped Heartland Participate In Preseason Tournament
