Nigeria Professional Football League leaders, Sunshine Stars lost the chance to pull away from their rivals following a 1-1 draw with Lobi Stars at the Apa Aku Stadium on Sunday afternoon.<br /><br />The away side had taken the lead through Tunde Adeniji, but Lobi Stars levelled through substitute Obioma Arinze.<br /><br />It was the 4th draw of the season for the Akure Gunners, but they are still on top of the ladder with 30 points, though they lead second-placed Enyimba as a result a better goal difference.<br /><br />Both sides found their rhythm relatively quickly, but a lack of incision in the final third meant clear scoring chances were hard to come by in the first half.<br /><br />Adeniji punished some slack defending and broke the deadlock four minutes after the hour mark.<br /><br />Six minutes later, the hosts were back on level terms. Anthony Okpotu combined with Arinze and the former Nembe City man scored from close range.<br /><br />Despite the late spell of pressure mounted by the Pride of Benue, the Akure Gunners held on for a 1-1 draw.<br /><br />