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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>On a dramatic Saturday, Bul kept their noses ahead of their rivals in what will be a thrilling finish to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League season with a late goal to retain table leadership.<\/b><\/p>\n

Forward Lawrence Tezikya scored an 84th minute winner against relegation-threatened Gaddafi at the Fufa Njeru technical centre.<\/p>\n

That gave Bul a narrow one-point lead at the summit ahead of the final week where they could be crowned champions for the first time in their history.<\/p>\n

The Jinja-based side have 52 points, one more than second-placed Kitara who also had a Lazarus-like recovery, coming from 2-0 down to beat Busoga United 3-2 at home in Masindi.<\/p>\n

Livin Kabon scored the winning goal in the third minute of added time to send the stadium into a state of delirium.<\/p>\n

The Royals had fallen behind when Bashamu Mugwa and Emmanuel Ajo put the visitors in control as they continue their relegation fight.<\/p>\n

Brian Aheebwa and Frank \u2018Zaga\u2019 Tumwesigye restoted parity to set the stage for a frantic finish.<\/p>\n

Kabon has become the master of late winners as his goal in the 97th minute also gave Kitara a 2-1 victory over Express last month.<\/p>\n

If either Bul or Kitara win the league, they will become the first upcountry side to win the league since 1981 when Nile, then based in Jinja, did so.<\/p>\n

Kitara\u2019s tally of 51 points is now matched by record champions SC Villa who beat UPDF 2-0 with goals from Jonah Patrick Kakande and Hakim Kiwanuka in either half at Bombo.<\/p>\n

With reigning champions Vipers drawing goalless with Nec at Lugogo to move to 50 points, they will need a mighty collapse from the trio of Bul, Kitara and Villa to retain their crown.<\/p>\n

The day also firmly closed the small window that was left for Nec and KCCA, beaten 1-0 by URA at Wankulukuku, to steal the title.<\/p>\n

Both are now on 45 points with the maximum number of points still available to them being six. The leaders are seven clear.<\/p>\n

The relegation is also far from sorted. Any two Busoga (25 points), Gaddafi (22) and UPDF (21) will be relegated to the BetPawa Fufa Big League.<\/p>\n

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