Leaders Enugu Rangers defeated Plateau United 2-0 on Sunday to retain top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL as Week 32 matches were decided.
Goals by Chiedozie Okorie and Godwin Obaje were enough for the hosts to secure all three points.
Elsewhere, defending champions Enyimba International kept pressure on their oriental rivals in the title race.
The People’s Elephants secured a 1-0 win over Katsina United in Aba, courtesy of a Chijioke Mbaoma goal in the hour mark.
Former champions Akwa United boosted their survival hopes with a 3-0 victory over Kano Pillars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo with Ubong Friday bagging a brace and Sani Mubarak scoring the other goal.
At the Pantami Stadium, Gombe United and Lobi Stars served out a five-goal thriller, with Gombe emerging victorious.
Elsewhere, Sporting Lagos defeated Abia Warriors 4-2 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena with Jonathan Alukwu scoring twice for the hosts and Peter Onyekachi and Junior Lokosa also on target.
Abia Warriors got their goals through Sunday Megwo and Prince Okorie.
In Ibadan, Shooting Stars returned to winning ways, securing a convincing 2-0 win over Sunshine Stars in a thrilling South-West Derby.
Following a string of impressive results, the Ibadan-based team had suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Heartland FC in Owerri the previous weekend.
However, skipper Taofeek Malomo ended his goal drought in style, netting the opening goal early in the second half.
Forward Christian Pyagbara added a second goal late in the game, sealing a well-deserved victory for the Oluyole Warriors.
Rangers currently top the log with 57 points from 32 matches followed by Enyimba on 55 points from 32 games.
Remo Stars are third with 53 points from 31 matches.
The NPFL will be going on a one month break to enable Rivers United play their outstanding games.
The Pride of Rivers have only played 26 matches because of their participation in the CAF Confederation Cup where they got to the quarter-finals.
Rivers United defeated Katsina United 2-0 on Thursday and are currently 12th on the NPFL table with 40 points from 26 matches.