Emmanuel Amuneke, who is in the running to be named the next Super Eagles coach, is understood to be calling the shots behind the scenes as Heartland battle against relegation in the NPFL.
SCORENigeria that the former African Footballer of the Year has been drafted specially by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma to ensure ‘The Naze Millionaires’ beat the drop this season.
“Amuneke does not have an official designation, but he the one bringing his echnical expertise to ensure Heartland are not relegated this season,” a top source informed SCORENigeria
Heartland are currently second from bottom of the NPFL with 29 points from 31 matches.
They are six points from safety with seven rounds of matches to the end of the season.
They boosted their survival hopes at the weekend when they stopped Shooting Stars by the odd goal at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.
