Rave of the moment, Emmanuel Solomon was on target for Crown FC in a narrow loss to Warri Wolves.
The mesmerizing winger yet again proved his efficiency in front of goal, but it was not enough for his side who had to leave Delta empty handed, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The hosts took the lead inside the opening minute at the Kwale Township Stadium.
The Ajilete Warriors, knowing what was at stake went all out in search of the equalizer and were rewarded duly as their talisman Emmanuel Solomon finished from close range off an assist by debutant Adebayo Shile following a well worked team move.
The former 1472 FC of Lagos winger has been on fire for the Ogbomoso based side with the goal in Delta being the third in as many games.
The first half ended all square but it was the Seasiders who found the much needed winning goal to secure maximum points and thus leapfrog their rivals on the log.
Crown dropped two places to fifth while Warri Wolves moved up to fourth. Competition for the two playoff spots is still very much alive with Crown next hosting relegation battling Tradesafe FC.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola