The matchup at the Agege Stadium, Lagos was won 2-1 by the Owerri side.
The Naze Millionaires were said to have breached the NPFL Framework & Rules after shirts and shorts worn by its players did not display numbers, surnames, club name and logo.
These acts breached Rules B9. 7-8 for non-display of name and number on kits and B9.26 for wearing unregistered kits of the NPFL Framework and Rules.
A fixed penalty of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) was imposed on the team as well as a fine of One Million Naira (N1m) for the breach.
Heartland have 48-hour to appeal the sanction.
The Owerri landlords are 14th on the 20-team topflight log on 10 points 11 behind oriental neighbours and league leaders, Enyimba and they will entertain former champions, Lobi Stars on home ground in matchday 10 clash.
Story by Humphrey Njoku
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