Katsina move up to 8th with the win, above teams such as Abia Warriors, who drew 0-0 with Kano Pillars, and Wikki Tourist, who lost 1-0 against Akwa United.
The other 2 teams joint top are Lobi Stars and Rivers United. Stars are only behind on goals scored after they won 1-0 away to Adamawa United, but they will go top if they at least draw their game in hand. United moved into 3rd with a 1-0 home win against Nasarawa United.
Basement boys Enugu Rangers recorded just their 2nd win of the season with a terrific 3-1 triumph over Ifeanyi Uba. They are now 4 points from safety and 1 point from Jigawa Golden Stars who fell to a 2-0 defeat away to Sunshine Stars.
Elsewhere, Warri Wolves are up to 10th as they won 1-0 at home to Heartland and MFM are within 5 points of the summit in 6th place after they also recorded a 1-0 win against Dakkada.
The league is severely tight with just 10 points separating 6th from 20th.