Police continue their fine hunt of returning to the UPL

Big League leaders Police FC defeated Booma FC at Kavumba Recreation ground on Saturday, winning 2-1. In the sixth minute of the match, after Denis Kalanzi had been taken down, Isaac Ogwang scored from the spot to give the home team the lead.

In the twenty-fiveth minute, Dickson Niwamanya gave the visitors a point back. The second goal for the Cops was scored in the 55th minute by Herman Wasswa, who had taken Ogwang’s position five minutes prior to the halfway break.

With 40 points from 19 games, Police FC is currently five points ahead of second-place Lugazi FC, who drew 1-1 with third-place Mbale Heroes on Saturday.

How both teams lines up?

Police XI; Edward Kasibante (GK), Samuel Kayongo (C), Daniel Jakony, Isaac Ogwang, Dennis Kalanzi, George Kiryowa, Brian James Obedi, Martin Owalamu, Tonny Kiwalazi, Timothy Muwanguzi, Emmanuel Mugume

Substitutes; Ashadu Bugembe, Joseph Yawe Ssentume, Ahmed Amayo, Reagan Steven Male, Ivan Eyamu, Herman Wasswa, Steven Kabuye, Daniel Otto, Gadaffi Kacancu, Duncan Sseninde, Francis Onekalit, Raymond Onyai

Booma XI; Salami Muhindo Muhango (GK), Jonathan Lucio Muteesa (C), Douglas Like Kizza, Pascal Irasa, Arnold Sserunjogi, Dickson Niwamanya, John Wesley Kisakye, Amos Muwonge, Ivan Kamoga, John Bosco Ssempijja

Substitutes; Emmanuel Wabulo, Derrick Muhindo, Farouk Ssekayi, Allan Lyazi Mugalu, Ali Ashraf, Muhammed Kasirye, Richard Enjama, Patrick Mugume, Richard Afoyo, Ibrahim Ekellot