Uganda Premier League | Results
- Express 1-2 Police
- UPDF 1-2 KCCA
- Mbale Heroes 1-3 Lugazi
Police FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Express FC in their Uganda Premier League clash at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Thursday.
Brian Obedi and Reagan Male were on target for Police, while Conrad Ssenjogera netted a late consolation for the hosts.
Express had an early chance to take the lead in the seventh minute, but Sam Ssenyonjo failed to convert a golden opportunity with only the goalkeeper to beat.
The hosts continued to press, with goalkeeper Edward Kasibante making a crucial save to deny Ssenoga Kagawa’s powerful effort midway through the first half.
Police broke the deadlock four minutes into the second half when Brian Obedi found the net after an assist from Man of the Match, Denis Kalanzi.
The visitors doubled their lead in the 68th minute as Male capitalized on another pinpoint delivery from Kalanzi on the right flank.
Express pulled one back in the 87th minute when Conrad Ssenjogera tapped in a rebound after Kasibante failed to deal with Richard Basangwa’s header.
The victory lifts Police to 12th place with 23 points, while Express remain seventh with 28 points after 20 league games.