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Chijioke Mbaoma bagged a brace as holders Enyimba moved to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League courtesy of an emphatic 4-0 win against struggling Gombe United.
Mbaoma scored Enyimba’s first two goals, while Uche Collins and Imo Obot were also on target in the game.
George Finidi’s side moved from fifth to first position on the log.
Enyimba have recorded 39 points from 22 games.
Gombe United remain in 19th position on the table.
In Ibadan, Shooting Stars defeated old rivals Bendel Insurance 1-0.
Taye Murtala netted the winning goal deep into stoppage time.
In the day’s other fixture, Abia Warriors beat Kwara United 1-0 with Sunday Megwo firing home the decisive goal in the 53rd minute.
NPFL: Enyimba secure top spot, Shooting Stars pip Bendel Insurance