Akwa United moved to the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League following a comfortable 3-0 win against Kwara United at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday.
The Promise Keepers have 12 points from five games same as defending champions Plateau United, who defeated MFM FC 1-0 on Saturday but have a better goal difference than the Jos club.
Michael Ibe set Akwa United on the road to the win with a sweet finish in the 13th minute.
Victor Mbaoma increased the lead in the 21st minute, dribbling past the goalkeeper before slotting thre ball home for his third goal of the season.
Ubong Friday got the third for the home side nine minutes after the break.
In the star game of the weekend, River United and Enyimba battled to a 1-1 draw at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt.
Enyimba went ahead in the first half added time when Stanley Dimgba converted a penalty awarded following a trip on Chinonso Okonkwo by Gabriel Olalekan inside the box.
Substitute Israel Daniel rescued a point for the hosts when he leveled scores 13 minutes from time.
Enyimba were reduced to 10 men eight minutes from the end when Okonkwo was sent off for time wasting.
