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The Diehards edged the Prison Warders 2-1 to move to 37 points in 21 games, just three off leaders Kitara FC, who have played a game fewer.
NEC FC will feel they deserve to be included in the Uganda Premier League title talk after moving third on the log with a win over Maroons FC at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Wednesday.
The Diehards edged the Prison Warders 2-1 to move to 37 points in 21 games, just three off leaders Kitara FC, who have played a game fewer.
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They are two places adrift of runners-up BUL FC (20 games) and two ahead of fourth-placed Vipers SC, who have played 18 games.
Joseph Dhata continued his superb as he netted from the spot for NEC's first goal before Allan Mugalu doubled their tally just before halftime.
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16:29 - 13.03.2024
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE Wakiso Giants pile more misery on Express, Mbarara City ruthless against Gaddafi
Meanwhile, for Express, it's now four defeats in the last as many games, as they have drawn and lost one, apiece.
On the other hand, Isaac Mpagi Kajubi scored Maroons' consolation late in the game, but the hosts held on for all points on the evening.
Meanwhile, Maroons extended their recent abysmal run that has had them fail to master a victory in the last six UPL matches.
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14:17 - 13.03.2024
UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE Vipers Vs KCCA Build-up: Revisiting the last five meetings between the two sides
The tie presents two of the country's most successful sides across the past decade, as Vipers have won five league titles, with KCCA on four in that spell. Express FC is the only other team to have a sniff.
In that spell, they have suffered defeat on three occasions, picking a point in as many games.
Maroons now sit sixth on the 16-team log with 31 points in 21 matches.
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12:11 - 13.03.2024
Watambala receives late summon to Uganda Cranes squad for Ghana, Comoros matches
Watambala has replaced his former Vipers teammate Bobosi Byaruhanga, who plays for Austin II in the MLS Next Pro in the United States.
While Maroons will host the equally limping Express FC in their next match on March 28, a day later, NEC will visit Wakiso Giants FC at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium.
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