Wikki Tourists closed the gap between them and leaders Sunshine Stars after they beat El Kanemi 2-1 in a Nigeria league Week 17 match on Sunday.
Wikki are now second on the league table with 32 points, just a point behind leaders Sunshine Stars after Enyimba lost at Warri Wolves.
In the 20th minute, Mubarak Umar broke the deadlock in Bauchi to give hosts Wikki Tourists the lead off Uche Martins assist.
Chukwudi Samuel scored from the spot in the 57th minute to give Wikki a 2-0 advantage after the lively Mubarak Umar was fouled inside the box.
Six minutes to the end of the game, Sunday Adetunji pulled goal back for the visiting El Kanemi