Dike rues Heartland loss in the Imo Federation Cup final

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The head coach of the Naze Millionaires has shown his displeasure at their inability to beat their lesser known opponents in the states’ Federation Cup final played in Owerri on.

Heartland FC head coach, Alphonsus Dike has lamented the Naze Millionaires’ defeat to Papilo FC 1-0 in the final of the 2016 Imo Federation Cup played on Sunday at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri but assured that the club would bounce back during their NPFL Week 10 tie with Nasarawa United on Thursday.

Dike  noted that it was unfortunate that his boys had to lose their status as the state’s champions but stated that they would correct the lapses noticed before their mid-week clash with the Solid Miners in Makurdi.

He said the loss was inconsequential because both clubs will still represent the state in the national Federation Cup competition later in the year while praising Papilo FC for their show of bravery and toughness throughout the contest in Owerri on Sunday.

Dike told Goal: “It was unfortunate that we had to lose the way we did. The boys tried their best but we were unlucky. We will go back home and strive to correct the errors noticed before our game with Nasarawa United on Thursday.

 “We are taking the games one after the other and I want to assure you that this kind of performance won’t be repeated on Thursday when we face Nasarawa United.”

Besides the defeat suffered by Heartland to Papilo, the notable upset again recorded in the Sunday’s States’ FA Cup final was Rivers United losing to Go Round FC 4-3 on penalties while Nembe City bowed to Yenogoa City FC.

STATE FINAL RESULTS

EKITI: Ekiti United 2-4 Top World FC

FCT: FRSC 3-4 FC Abuja

KATSINA: Katsina United 2-0 Katsina Juniors

NIGER: Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Niger Tornadoes Feeders

GOMBE: Yarmalight 1-0 Flash Flamingoes

PLATEAU: Giwa 1-0 Plateau United

SOKOTO: Sokoto United 2-0 Falbir Academy

JIGAWA: Jigawa Golden Stars 2-0 Alpha Hadejia

KADUNA: Kaduna United 2-0 Zaria Strikers

ONDO: Sunshine Stars 1-0 Akure United

BORNO: El-Kanemi Warriors 0-0 El-Kanemi Babes (PK 3-2)

BAYELSA; Yenagoa City 1-0 Nembe City

ANAMBRA: Ifeanyi Ubah 2-0 Chisco

NASARAWA: Nasarawa United 0-0 Akwanga United (PK 3-0)

KOGI: Kogi United 1-0 FC Lokoja

KWARA: Kwara United 5-2 ABS

IMO: Heartland 0-1 Papillo

TARABA: Gashaka Buffaloes 2-3 Diamond Football Academy

OYO: 3SC 1-2 Crown

EDO: Dynamite Force 0-3 Inneh Stars

RIVERS: Rivers United 1-1 Go-Round (3-4 PK)

AKWA IBOM: Akwa United 2-0 Akwa Starlets

LAGOS: MFM 4-0 Bridge

OGUN: Gateway 3-0 Almar

OSUN: Prime 2-1 Fehinty

ENUGU: Rangers 5-1 Disdevet

KANO: Kano Pillars 5-1 Samba Kurna

BAUCHI: Wikki Tourists 2-1 Wikki Tourists Feeders