Two-time African Champions, Enyimba of Aba, defeated their eternal rivals, Heartland of Owerri by a lone goal in a Week 19 of the Nigerian Professional League tie.
Enyimba now have 28 points from 19 matches, same as regional rivals, Heartland.
Bobby Sokari scored the only goal of the game from a free kick in the 21st minute.
Also on Sunday, Warri Wolves defeated Sunshine Stars 2-0 with goals from Etebor Oghenekaro and Kola Anubi.
Oghenekaro scored a fantastic goal after picking up the ball from the centre half, ran past Sunshine defenders before he unleashed a left-footed shot that beat Moses Ocheje in Sunshine goal in the 45th minute.
Anubi then cashed in on Ocheje’s blunder to score the second goal in added time.
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