Kasule extends excellent form, nets for New York Red Bulls II

Kasule attempts to drive the ball past his opponents|New York Red Bulls II Image

STAR ABROAD Kasule extends excellent form, nets for New York Red Bulls II

Allan Damba 16:08 - 19.06.2023

The 19 year-old scored in the 70th minute for the evening's opener from the spot, before Vinicius Mello's leveler at the death to send the game to penalties, in the wee hours of Monday.

Former Wakiso Giants FC attacking midfielder Ibrahim 'Baba' Kasule continued his superb run after netting his side's sole goal as they drew one-all with Crown Legacy.

The 19 year-old scored in the 70th minute for the evening's opener from the spot, before Vinicius Mello's leveler at the death to send the game to penalties, in the wee hours of Monday.

New York Red Bulls II went on to lose the post-match penalties 6-5, as they slipped to third with 24 points in 14 matches.

The youngster, however missed his spot-kick, which was his side's fourth in the after-match penalties. Jayden Reid and Juan Gutierrez missed the other two.

Kasule has now scored four goals and assisted twice in twelve goals for New York Red Bulls II in the MLS Next Pro. All his goals have come in the last five games.

Kasule celebrates his goal on Monday|New York Red Bulls II Image

His compatriot and former teammate at Wakiso Giants, Frank Ssebufu also played 90 minutes, despite missing out on the score-sheet.

New York Red Bulls II is coached by Ugandan and former Cranes legend and skipper, Ibrahim Ssekagya, who also engineered the signing of Kasule and Ssebufu.