Ashe Mukasa (born April 1952) is a former
Uganda
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football
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midfielder
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who played for
Uganda
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in the
1978 African Cup of Nations.
Career
Born in the
Lungujja
Lungujja is a neighborhood within Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.
Location
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neighborhood of
Kampala
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, Mukasa began his career playing with local youth sides Nateete Young Stars and Nakivubo Boys. In 1969, he joined Coffee F.C. of the first division for one season. The following season, he moved to NIC F.C. in the second division.
In 1972, Mukasa returned to the first division with
Express F.C., the club where would win two league titles in five seasons.
Mukasa played for Uganda at the 1974, 1976 and 1978 African Cup of Nations finals.
References
External links
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11v11 Profile
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1952 births
Living people
Ugandan men's footballers
Uganda men's international footballers
Men's association football defenders
1974 African Cup of Nations players
1976 African Cup of Nations players
1978 African Cup of Nations players
Express FC players
Kampala Capital City Authority FC players
Footballers from Kampala