NPFL defending champions Ranger International of Enugu lost at home to their oriental brothers Enyimba of Aba in a thrilling 2-1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday.
Innocent Gabriel gave Enyimba the lead in the 21st minute, while Ekenne Awazie doubled the advantage four minutes later.
Chiedozie Okorie reduced the deficit for Rangers in the 66th minute.
Enyimba moved to fifth position on the table with 52 points from 35 matches.
At the Umuahia Township Stadium, Abia Warriors defeated Shooting Stars 3-1 to reclaim third position on the log.
Adejoh Ojonugwa, Anthony Ijoma and Sunday Megwo were on target for Abia Warriors in the game.
Ikorodu City dropped to fourth position after going down to a 2-1 loss against Akwa United in Uyo.