At the Karkanda Stadium, Katsina, leaders Enyimba suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat to El-Kanemi Warriors.
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Enyimba however stayed top of the standings as they have amassed 55 points from 30 matches.
Wolves were defeated 2-1 by Abia Warriors on Sunday and thus could not add to their tally while Wikki jumped to third spot on the strength of their 2-0 win over Bayelsa United.
Ifeanyi Onyeali restored the hosts’ lead in the 54th minute which they protected for the remaining part of the game.
Seun Akinyemi was the hero for Shooting Stars in Ibadan as he scored the goal that gave victory to the Oluoye Warriors over Akwa United.
Nzube Anaezemba pulled a goal back late in the game but it amounted to scant consolation as the Aba club lost only for the fifth time this season.
Defending champions, Kano Pillars also played a 1-1 draw in Oba.
At the Lafia Township Stadium, Esosa Igbinoba continued his fine form for Nasarawa United as he scored the victor for his side in the 1-0 win against Rangers.
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Meanwhile, Sharks FC dropped to the relegation zone, following a one nil defeat to Giwa FC, while another Port Harcourt based team, Dolphins moved out of the relegation zone after a 3-1 win against another relation threatened side, FC Taraba.
