The Nigeria Premier Football League match day 11 weekend ended with another club taking top spot following Abia Warriors' win over Niger Tornadoes, as multiple champions, Enyimba, returned to winning ways, NigeriaSoccernet.com reports.
The Umuahia Warriors put up an impressive performance to take all points at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna, against a Niger Tornadoes side that had not lost in four matches.
The visitors put one leg forward at 33 minutes despite the countless pressures mounted by the host via a header by Sunday Megwo.
Unfortunately, an own goal from Sunday Akinmoladun doubled Abia Warriors' lead at the stroke of half-time, leaving the Solid Miners caught napping.
Abdulrasheed Dabai got one back off Clinton Jephta's assist on 54 minutes, but it was handy to change the result of the game.
In Aba, Enyimba FC returned to winning ways following a three-match losing streak.
The People's Elephant stood tall against Kano Pillars 2-0 at the Enyimba Stadium on Sunday, courtesy of Bassey John and Eddidiong Ezekiel.
Ikorodu City continued their fine run, winning Kun Khalifat 2-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, a win that took them to third on the log.
Rivers United earned a slim win over Nasarawa United after a 45-minute goal by Timothy Zachariah gave the Pride of Rivers the maximum points.
Uche Dozie