Enyimba International of Aba came from behind to defeated Abia Warriors 2-1 in the Battle of Brothers played at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba.
Ijioma Antoine Desouza opened scoring for the visitors in the 20th minute, but it took Enyimba a quarter of an hour to restore parity through Kalu Nweke.
Joseph Atule’s 66th minute goal ensured that the People’s Elephant took all three points. With this result Warriors have gone three years without defeating their more illustrious opponents.
Abia Warriors remain third on the log with 50 points while Enyimba are 8th with 46 points.
In other matches, Niger Tornadoes blew El-Kanemi Warriors away 2-0 as Lobi Stars and Sunshine Stars settled the Battle of Stars 1-1.
Katsina United and Bayelsa United settled for a 1-1 draw as Rivers United piped Remo Stars 1-0.
Plateau United and Kwara United settled their encounter goalless.
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