Emmanuel Amuneke is set to be soon presented as new coach of Heartland.
Various top sources informed SCORENigeria that Amuneke, who this past season worked under cover for his hometown club, has already started recruiting players for the new season.
Heartland were relegated to the NPFL, but may make a prompt return to the top league by buying the slot of Beyond Limits, who won promotion from the NPFL.
It is understood that Beyond Limits will now sell to the highest bidder with the Imo State Government ready to break the bank for Heartland to play again in the NPFL.
Amuneke, 53, has previously worked in the domestic league with Julius Berger and Ocean Boys.
He was recently considered for the Super Eagles top coaching post.