Two-time African champion, Enyimba International Football Club of Aba, on Sunday defeated Wikki Tourists of Bauchi 2-0 in the Nigeria Professional Football League to open up a clear opportunity to win the Nigerian league again.
Enyimba captain, Chinedu Udoji, scored the team’s two goals that nailed the Bauchi team giving Enyimba a five-point clear lead ahead of second-placed Sunshine Stars having amassed 58 points from 31 matches.
Tunde Adeniji plundered the only goal of the game as Sunshine moved up two places to second following a 1-0 success over Abia Warriors in Akure.
Warri Wolves dropped one place to third despite picking up a point in a dramatic game at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.
Moses Ekpai’s penalty had put the champions in the driver’s seat but Ikechukwu Ibenegbu equalized for Wolves at the death to keep their title aspirations alive.
Sharks FC clawed their way from the relegation zone after a 1-0 win over Dolphins in the Port Harcourt derby at the Sharks Stadium.
Chima Akas’ sweetly-taken volley early in the first half was the difference between the two sides.
FC Ifeanyiubah and Giwa FC played out a 1-1 draw in Nnewi. The hosts took the lead through Jolly Osas but David Sunday gave the Jos-based visitors a share of the spoils with an 89th minute equalizer.
FC Taraba and El-Kanemi Warriors also shared the spoils in another 1-1 draw while Enugu Rangers came back from a goal down to beat Kwara United 2-1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.
Segun Alebiosu scored for the visitors in the 44th minute but Rangers stormed back through second half goals through Osas Okoro and Bobby Clement to seal maximum points for the Flying Antelopes.
Lobi Stars and Shooting Stars ended their encounter 0-0 at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi.
The game between Bayelsa United and Hertland at the Oghara Township Stadium was postponed and will now be played on Monday as a result of heavy rain which left the pitch water-logged.
Akwa United had earlier beaten Nasarawa United 2-0 in a compelling game on Friday night at the Nest of Champions.
