Heartland FC put reigning champions, Rangers International to the sword to secure a win in Enugu on match day 33 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Naze Millionaires defeated the Flying Antelopes 0-2 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu to remain afloat in the battle against relegation.
Suraju Lawal put the hosts in front after 21 minutes of play with a superb turn and good ball placement to the bottom left beyond the reach of Goalie Lucky Abdullahi.
Isaac Nassy doubled the lead after 3 minutes of the second half after managing to nod the ball into the net after Goalie Lucky Abdullahi tipped the initial effort from Suraju Lawal towards his path.
That was all the Owerri based club needed to win the oriental derby and take all bragging rights away from home.
The win keeps Heartland FC 16th position with 41 points, same point as Katsina United who are 17th and 3 points ahead of Akwa United in 18th position.
Uche Dozie