Enyimba defeated oriental rivals, Enugu Rangers 1-0 in the opening game of the Nigeria Professional Football League Championship playoff at the Agege Stadium on Tuesday.
Joseph Osadiaye scored the winning goal for the Peoples Elephant in the 50th minute of the encounter.
The former Warri Wolves winger got the better of his marker before blasting a shot into the net.
Rangers fought hard afterwards but were unable to find the equaliser.
