FC Ifeanyi Ubah came from behind to despatch visiting Sunshine Stars of Akure 2- 1 in the NPFL match day 17 game at the Ifeanyi Ubah International, Nnewi-Ozubulu.
The visitors calmed the vociferous Nnewi fans, when they took the lead through Joseph Abbey’s 64th minute strike, after Prince Aggreh had missed a 56th minute penalty kick that would have put the Anambra warriors on top.
The Anambra warriors returned to the game, when Godwin Obaje failed to miss from the same spot 21 minutes later for the equaliser, while Seka scored the winner in the 90th minute.
Leaders MFM Football Club of Lagos gifted the top spot to returnees, Plateau United as they were 0-4 losers on Sunday to Nasarawa United , losing the top spot to Plateau United, who beat Wikki Tourists 1-0 in Jos.
Adamu Hassan headed in a Yinka Onaolapo cross in the opening minute to give hosts Nasarawa United FC of Lafia a dream start against the league leaders.
Onaolapo extended their lead in the 61st minute, while substitute Anthonin Oussou and Abdulrahman Bashir added the third and fourth goals in the 83rd and 86th minutes.
It was a loss which profited former leaders Plateau United, who beat visiting Wikki Tourists of Bauchi 1-0 after a Reuben Bala 57th minute penalty kick in Jos.
Former champions Enyimba International rallied from behind to beat visiting Rangers International in Calabar, winning 2-1 to move up to 10th on the standings.
Daniel Etor’s 7th minute goal stunned the hosts, but they fought back with two second half goals to nick the important win.