The die-hards marching to their second win in as many games since the re-start of the league, were denied maximum points after a sudden rise from the hosts towards the end.
NEC FC shared spoils with new comers Police FC in a 1-1 all draw witnessed at Kavumba Recreation Ground on Sunday.
A penalty miss by Paul Mucureezi coupled with a late equalizer from the cops saw NEC drop crucial points on the road.
Forward Cromwell Rwothomio broke the deadlock at stroke of the first stanza to put the visitors ahead.
Four minutes added at the final mark, Emmanuel Mugume turned up clutch for the hosts to spoil the NEC party.
This news in the early kickoff was welcomed by leaders Vipers SC who capitalized on the slip, beating rivals KCCA 2-0 later in the day.
Mbalangu charges are now 3 points adrift of the venoms. Vipers SC have amassed 40 points from 17 games played so far this season.
Elsewhere, BuL FC making return at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru thrashed Mbale Heroes 3-0 to keep their winning run intact.
Hillary Onek, Nicholas Mwere and returnee karim Ndugwa who rejoined them in the January window were on target for the Eastern giants.
