Enugu Rangers won 3-2 in an Oriental derby; Enyimba edged Heartland 1-0; NPFL competition intensifies.

Leaders Enugu Rangers won 3-2 against Abia Warriors in an Oriental derby match, while defending champions Enyimba edged Heartland 1-0 in another Oriental derby. Enyimba climbed to second place with 51 points, closely following Rangers who have 54 points. These match-day 30 results intensify the competition in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL).