Ashe Mukasa (born April 1952) is a former

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who played for

in the 1978 African Cup of Nations.

Career

Born in the

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neighborhood of

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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.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mukasa, Ashe 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