Heartland Queens are scheduled to confront oriental neighbours, Abia Angels in the Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) preseason derby friendly on Wednesday.
The top rated NWPL build-up clash will hold at the mini Stadium of Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri at 3pm.
Both top-flights are using the top grade build-up to assess their players in readiness for the upcoming abridged style 2019/2020 Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) due to commence on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Heartland Queens will compete for glory in Group B together with multiple champions, Rivers Angels, Adamawa Queens, Delta Queens, FC Robo Queens, Ibom Angels, Osun Babes and newcomers, Royal Queens while Abia Angels are pitched in Group A with champions, Bayelsa Queens, Confluence Queens, Dreamstars Ladies, Edo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, Sunshine Queens and top-flight returnees, Pelican Stars.
The Owerri side are due to kick-start their title campaign at South-South neighbours, Ibom Angels on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the ‘Nest of Champions’ Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.