Heartland beat Enyimba 2-1 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, to put a dent on their title ambitions.
The home side took the lead in the 40th minute through Fortune Omoniwari, before Enyimba levelled through Markson Ojobo. Emeka Ogbugh’s stunning strike in the second half, sealed victory for the hosts in the Oriental derby.
The People’s Elephant were hoping to go six points clear at the top, after Warri Wolves hammered Sunshine Stars 3-0 on Saturday.
Wikki Tourists defeated FC Taraba 1-0, Shooting Stars drew 0-0 with Bayelsa United, while Kwara United beat Akwa United 2-1 at home.
Dolphins were held to a goalless draw by FC IfeanyiUbah at the Liberation Stadium and Sharks lost 2-0 to El-Kanemi. .
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