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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Police emerged winners of the 2023\/24 betPawa Big Big League following their 1-0 victory over Kataka on the final day in Mbale.<\/b><\/p>\n

The Cops led the pack from day one, maintaining dominance throughout the season. They secured promotion back to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League with a game to spare but sealed the title with a final victory over Kataka.<\/p>\n

Striker Isaac Ogwang scored the decisive goal, controlling and blasting Denis Kalanzi\u2019s assist just before halftime. Kalanzi was later named the player of the season.<\/p>\n

The win took Police\u2019s season\u2019s tally to 56 points, three ahead of Lugazi who beat Jinja North 2-0 in Bugembe.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a special moment and day especially for myself as the head coach and the team, in a season where we worked hard with determination,\u201d Simon Mugerwa, the head coach at Police said.<\/p>\n

Mugerwa replaced Angelo Lonyesi at the beginning of the season after Lonyesi failed to return the team to the topflight last season.<\/p>\n

Sam Ssemugugu\u2019s double capped up Lugazi\u2019s season with a 2-0 win in Jinja as the club prepares to debut in the topflight next season.<\/p>\n

Mbale Heroes, the winner of the final promotion slot, lost 4-1 to Kaaro Karungi in Ibanda.<\/p>\n

Ogwang\u2019s lone strike and Ssemugugu\u2019s brace brought their season\u2019s tally to 15 and 13 goals, respectively.<\/p>\n

However, it was not enough to win them the golden boot as Dickson Nuwamanya\u2019s double in Booma\u2019s 4-2 loss to Kigezi Homeboyz put him through.<\/p>\n

Fufa initially awarded the Golden Boot to Ogwang in Mbale but later rescinded the decision.<\/p>\n

Lugazi\u2019s Fahad Emuran took home the golden gloves for keeping 12 clean sheets.<\/p>\n

The relegated side from Nwoya District Young Elephants returned with the fair play award.<\/p>\n

Elephants were relegated alongside Jinja North and Kyetume while Ndejje University withdrew from the league midseason.<\/p>\n

BetPawa Fufa Big League <\/b>
\nAwards<\/b><\/p>\n

Winners – Police<\/p>\n

Fair Play Award \u2013 Young Elephants<\/p>\n

Golden Glove \u2013 Fahad Emuran (Lugazi ) \u2013 12 Clean Sheets<\/p>\n

Golden Boot \u2013 Dickson Niwamanya (Booma) -16 Goals<\/p>\n

MVP \u2013 Denis Kalanzi \u2013 Police<\/p>\n

Promoted teams \u2013 Police, Lugazi & Mbale Heroes<\/p>\n

Relegated teams \u2013 Jinja North, Kyetume, Young Elephants & Ndejje University<\/p>\n

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