Nigeria Professional Football League champions Enyimba beat Oriental neighbours FC Ifeanyi Ubah 2-0 at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Saturday to extend their unbeaten streak to five games.
The win also ensure the Aba giants end a run of two games without a win at home.
Ikechukwu Ibenegbu broke the deadlock in the 17th minute following a period of dominance by the Peoples Elephants
The midfielder volleyed the ball home following a poor clearance by a defender.
Daniel Etor made the points safe when he scored his side’ s second of the game on the hour mark.
Paul Aigbogun’s men with the win moved from 12th to the ninth position in the table.
It is the first time they will be in the top half of the table this season.
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