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Heartland FC head coach Emmanuel Amuneke has vowed to improve his squad’s tactical approach following their 2-0 defeat to Ikorodu City in their latest NPFL matchday 27 encounter. +
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The loss dropped Heartland to 12th place, while Ikorodu City [climbed](https://hikvisiondb.webcam/wiki/User:GregoryGoldhar) to sixth in the league standings. Despite the setback, Amuneke praised his players for their fighting spirit, acknowledging that lapses in concentration cost them the game. +
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"When the result doesn’t go your way, you have to reflect. I didn’t enjoy the outcome, but I must commend the effort of the players. We played good football, but certain key moments of lost focus affected us," Amuneke admitted. +
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The 1994 African Footballer of the Year emphasized the need for continuous self-assessment and tactical improvements ahead of their next fixture. +
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"Even if we had won, we would still need to review ourselves and look at areas to strengthen," he added. +
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With Heartland still aiming for a strong league finish, Amuneke is focused on boosting the team's commitment and consistency in the coming games. +
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As they prepare for their next game, the players must embrace Amuneke’s vision, knowing that consistent performances are the key to climbing the NPFL table. +
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