Enyimba recorded the only away victory on matchday 16 of the Nigeria Premier Football League courtesy of a 1-0 win against El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri.
The eight-time champions moved to second position on the Group A table following the win.
El-Kanemi Warriors remain rooted to last position on the table and will need to win their remaining two games to escape relegation .
Group A leaders Bendel Insurance extended their unbeaten streak to 16 games after they held their hosts Gombe United to a 0-0 draw at the Pantami Township Stadium.
Monday Odigie’s side are now two games away from equaling the longest unbeaten run (18) in the NPFL held by Akwa United.
At the Akwa City Stadium, Rangers thrashed Wikki Tourists 3-0 to ease their relegation fears.
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Chidiebere Nwobodo headed home the opener from a corner-kick on 26 minutes.
The midfileder netted the on 52 minutes after he was set up by Nasiru Auwalu.
Samuel Pam took advantage of a goal mouth scramble to score the third goal for the Flying Antelopes in the 84th minute.
Rangers players received N100,000 each for the victory.
Group B leaders, Lobi Stars returned to winning ways edging out Niger Tornadoes 1-0 in Jos.
Francis Odinaka scored the winning goal on 48 minutes.
In Ikenne, Remo Stars defeated Akwa United 1-0.
The hosts were awarded a penalty late in the first half after Seth Mayi was brought down inside the box by goalkeeper Jean Efala.
Captain Junior Nduka stepped up score the winning goal from th spot.
FULL RESULTS
Gombe Utd 0-0 Insurance
El-Kanemi 0-1 Enyimba
Remo Stars 1-0 Akwa Utd
Kwara Utd 1-1 Plateau Utd
Abia Warriors 3-0 Dakkada
Bayelsa Utd 2-1 Sunshine Stars
Lobi Stars 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
Rangers 3-0 Wikki Tourists
