Heartland sign teenage midfield sensation, Yakubu

By Akeem Busari

Heartland FC of Owerrri have announced the signing of talented midfielder, Monday Yakubu.

In a release made available to the media, the 19 year-old creative attacking midfielder was signed on from amateur side, Little Wonders football club, Lagos.

The talented player who is currently managed by the Ayodele Thomas led TopPro Management Company, is being scouted by several top NPFL sides before he dotted the lines for the Owerri team. According to the renowned football intermediary, the contract offered to Yakubu, by Heartland, is the best in view of the plans to allow the development and growth of the player.

TopPro Sports Management Company is renowned for its avalanche of career opportunities for talented footbalIers, locally and internationally. And its recent programmes are tailored towards the betterment of Nigerian footballers.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the General Manager of Heartland FC, Chukwudi Ifeanyi described Monday Yakubu as a gifted player who has the potentials to positively impact on the fortunes of the team.