Holders Rangers defeated Remo Stars 2-0 in an exhilarating contest at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday.
The hosts took the lead on the half hour mark by way of Isaac Saviour.
Saviour netted a shocking free kick from over 25 metres.
Rangers doubled their benefit 4 minutes after the break with Kingsley Maduforo slotting residence following an help from Kenneth Igboke.
The victory propelled Rangers to 3rd place with 38 factors from 24 matches, 10 factors behind Remo Stars.
In Owerri, Heartland defeated Taking pictures Stars 2-1.
Chukwuma Agor gave Heartland the lead on the half hour mark.
Taking pictures Stars leveled by way of Adam Mustapha from the penalty spot 10 minutes from time.
John Bassey gained it for Heartland with a penalty two minutes from time.
