El-kanemi Warriors defeated Abia Warriors 2-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 28 encounter in Maiduguri on Saturday.
Daddy Abdulrahman gave El-kanemi the lead from the spot in the 22nd minute.
The hosts scored their second through Bashir Musa four minutes from time.
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Kabiru Dogo’s side moved to ninth position on the table with 38 points from 26 matches.
Kwara United boosted their survival hopes courtesy of a hard-earned 1-0 win over Wikki Tourists.
Akeem Akanni netted the winning goal in the 15th minute.
Kwara United moved to 15th position following the home victory.
