El Kanemi, Abia Warriors slow down title race

Despite the loss, Enyimba still top with 55 points from 30 games, while El Kanemi have 39 points.

Enyimba were 0-2 down after 28 minutes as Efe Yahere scored clinically to send shock waves across the division.

In some other matches, Warri Wolves stay second despite losing 1-2 to Abia Warriors in Umuahia. Nzube Anaezemba however reduced the the deficit one minute from time.

Henry Ochuba sent the home fans into raptures with the opening goal of the contest after four minutes but the visitors hit back five minutes later through Osadiaye Joseph. FC IfeanyiUbah’s Meshack Chukwuikem scored late in the match to cancel out Adamu Mohammed’s first half goal.

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.

Mubarak Umar (15mins) and Nafiu Ibrahim (72mins) got the goals for the Bauchi-based outfit.

Shooting dominated the game and should have scored more goals but for some outstanding saves by goalkeeper Kayode Olufemi.

In Lafia, Nasarawa United’s midfielder Esosa Igbinoba scored the lone goal to hand his side victory over Rangers.

Dolphins breathed some life into their relegation fight with a comfortable 3-1 win against fellow strugglers Taraba United.

Defending champions, Kano Pillars also played a 1-1 draw in Oba.

Heartland were held to a barren draw at home by Lobi Stars in the last fixture for the day.