NEC's maiden double was completed last week when they beat Busoga United 3-2. They had trumped them 5-0 earlier in the campaign.
NEC FC completed their second-ever Uganda Premier League double over any side when they comfortably beat Mbarara City FC 2-0 at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Friday.
NEC's maiden double was completed last week when they beat Busoga United 3-2. They had trumped them 5-0 earlier in the campaign.
Meanwhile, on Friday, left fullback Rashid Okocha and his opposite Joseph Dhata scored the goals on a memorable outing on home turf.
It was their second victory over the Ankole Lions this season, having edged them 1-0 in the first round when Dhata netted the solitary goal.
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The two doubles left head coach Hussain Mbalangu in absolute delight as both came against his former bosses.
"Thank God for another completed double over my former paymasters."
"A big thank you to our fans for sticking behind us for the entire game," Mbalangu added.
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Following the victory, NEC sit fifth on the log with 30 points, seven adrift of leaders BUL FC.