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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Police will not repeat their fairytale run that saw them reach the final of the Uganda Cup last year but will be relieved that they\u2019re edging closer to a topflight return.<\/b><\/p>\n

The Cops suffered their first loss at Kavumba this season when they were ejected by Nec from the Uganda Cup in the quarterfinal last week on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

However, coach Simon Mugerwa made some amends four days later to muster only their second league win on the road after edging Calvary 1-0 in Yumbe on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Once again, veteran Herman Wasswa came alive from the bench to stab in the winner with eight minutes remaining to stretch Police\u2019s lead at the top to six points.<\/p>\n

The 2005 Uganda Premier League champions now lead the table with 43 points, six ahead of Lugazi and Kataka in second and third.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere was a setback in the Cup but we remain focused on our main objective to qualify for Uganda Premier League which we\u2019re now moving closer to,\u201d Mugerwa said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHerman Wasswa brings invaluable experience which has bailed us out in difficult situations like last week against Booma and now Calvary but our strength lies in the teamwork because everyone is working towards a common goal,\u201d Mugerwa added.<\/p>\n

Chasers falter<\/b><\/p>\n

Lugazi remained firmly in contention for promotion but coach Richard Makumbi\u2019s quest to win the title suffered a huge setback after sharing spoils with struggling Kyetume in Nakisunga.<\/p>\n

Mbale Heroes were also dealt a blow after drawing blanks with Booma in Mbale in their first match after the exit of coach Asaph Mwebaze.<\/p>\n

The result saw the Heroes drop outside the green zone, exchanging places with their city rivals Kataka who now climb to third.<\/p>\n

Kataka climbed into the promotional slots after condemning debutants Young Elephants to their 14th season loss earlier on Saturday. Young Elephants are now a loss away from relegation.<\/p>\n

BetPawa Big League <\/b>
\nResults<\/b><\/p>\n

Kataka 1-0 Young Elephant<\/p>\n

Onduparaka 3-1 Jinja North United<\/p>\n

Kiyinda Boys 2-1 Kaaro Karungi<\/p>\n

Kyetume 1-1 Lugazi<\/p>\n

Mbale Heroes 0-0 Booma<\/p>\n

Calvary 0-1 Police<\/p>\n

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