Heartland F.C. Heartland F.C. Heartland FC (formerly known as Iwuanyanwu Nationale from 1985 to 2006) is a Nigerian football club based in Owerri. They play their home games at Dan Anyiam Stadium. Enyimba FC are their rivals. Until their 18th place showing and relegation in 2016, they were one of two teams in the top flight that had never been relegated. In October 2017, Heartland F.C. won the Nigeria National League Southern Conference to gain promotion back up to the top flight. Founded as Spartans FC, they won the Nigerian championship three years running from 1988–90. . Their first international (friendly) match
Alhaji Gero 2014 African Nations Championship qualification. Gero's younger brother Ahmad is also involved in football. <br> Alhaji Gero Salisu Abdullahi "Alhaji" Gero (born 10 October 1993), is a Nigerian professional footballer who last played as a forward for Iranian club Esteghlal. Gero started out playing football in the streets of Kano before signings his first professional contract with El-Kanemi Warriors at age sixteen. The next year he moved on to Lobi Stars. During the midseason transfer window in April 2012 Gero moved to Enugu Rangers from Kaduna United and scored instantly on his debut in against Akwa United which helped his