Enyimba only need one point to be crowned the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, for a record seventh time.
The Peoples Elephants defeated Abia Warriors 1-0 in their ‘Abia derby’ played on Sunday in Umuahia.
Mfon Udoh scored the decisive goal in the 69th minute, after skipper Chinedu Udoji missed a penalty earlier on.
Enyimba now have 68 points with two matches left, six clear of closest rivals Warri Wolves, who crushed Bayelsa United 4-0 at home.
In other games, El-Kanemi beat Kano Pillars 1-0, Rangers drew 2-2 with Akwa United, while Wikki Tourists claimed a 2-0 victory over Dolphins.
Heartland defeated FC Giwa 3-2. Nasarawa vs Sharks was terminated in the 60th minute at two goals apiece, because the visitors protested a penalty awarded against them.
Sunshine Stars vs Lobi Stars was also abandoned in the 77th minute.
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