Enyimba continued to pile the pressure on league leaders following a draw on the road against Sunshine Stars on Sunday.
The reigning champions narrowed the gap on Rangers to just two points with seven matches remaining in the season.
Enyimba, secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Sunshine Stars in Akure on Sunday, bringing their point tally to 52 after 31 matches.
Meanwhile, Enugu Rangers faltered in their bid to extend their lead at the top of the table, suffering a 2-0 defeat against Rivers United in Port Harcourt.
The match in Akure saw Promise Awosanmi putting the hosts ahead immediately after the restart.
However, Enyimba’s Chidiebere Nnachi equalized in the 71st minute, ensuring Finidi George’s side returned home with a valuable point.
With this result, Sunshine Stars find themselves just above the relegation zone, while Enyimba closed the gap on Rangers at the top of the table.
Enyimba’s resilience on the road was evident as they collected their 12th away point of the season, boasting three draws and three wins in their away fixtures.
As the League enters its final stretch, the battle for both the championship title and survival in the top flight promises to be fiercely contested, with Enyimba hot on the heels of Rangers in the race for the top spot.
