In Sunday night’s Oriental derby at the Awka City Stadium, Rangers defeated Heartland 2-0.
After the victory, the Flying Antelopes took back the top rank in the Nigeria Premier Football League standings.
The team led by Fidelis Ilechukwu leads the standings after seven games with 13 points.
Rangers’ goal scorers were Kenneth Ogboke and Kazeem Ogunleye.
The Niger Tornadoes were defeated 4-1 by the Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan.
Ten minutes before the half, Heartland’s Chidiebere Ernest tied the score with a goal from Ayobami Adekunle, giving the home team the lead.
Shooting Stars’ other goals came from Gbologade Adelowo, Kareem Ayinde, and Samuel Bamidele.
FULL RESULTS
Abia warriors 2-1 Katsina Utd
Akwa Utd 0-0 Plateau Utd
Bendel 1-0 Remo stars
Rangers 2-0 Heartland
Enyimba 1-0 Kwara Utd
Rivers Utd 1-1 Sunshine stars
Shooting Star 4-1 Niger Tornadoes
Gombe Utd 0-3 Doma Utd