The home grounds of Abia Warriors in Umuahia, the Abia state Capital  and Heartland FC in Owerri, Imo state,  have been withdrawn from playing hosts to matches in the 2nd round of this 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier League; NPFL, season due to poor condition of the pitches.

The NPFL board had received several complaints on the condition of the pitches from visiting clubs with Video evidence and decided on the fate of the clubs going forward.

Both clubs are expected to select alternative home grounds from 3  NPFL approved venues in Aba, Enugu or Port Harcourt on or before their Matchday 19 fixtures.

The Umuahia Township Stadium & Dan Anyiam Stadium will only be reconsidered for playing hosts to any more NPFL games after appropriate measures are taken to improve the playing surfaces to meet required standards.