Ibrahim Kasule talks future goals; playing with Messi, top European leagues

Ibrahim Kasule was in excellent form last season with New York Red Bull 2|New York Red Bulls Image

FOOTBALL Ibrahim Kasule talks future goals; playing with Messi, top European leagues

Allan Damba • 16:07 - 11.10.2023

He has also been named MLS Next Pro Player of the Month twice, been named in the MLS Next Pro Team of the Season and received his first-ever Uganda Cranes summons.

Youngster Ibrahim Kasule 'Baba' has been a revelation in the MLS Next Pro since joining New York Red Bulls 2 in March this year from Uganda Premier League outfit Wakiso Giants FC.

As a result of his consistent scintillating displays, Kasule has been elevated and made his debut with New York Red Bulls, his side's senior team.

He has also been named MLS Next Pro Player of the Month twice, been named in the MLS Next Pro Team of the Season and received his first-ever Uganda Cranes summons.

Ibrahim Kasule has been named in the MLS Next Pro Best Eleven|NEW YORK RED BULLS IMAGE

At only 19, Kasule dreams of being a consistent fixture in New York Red Bulls, and that would provide him the best chance of sharing a pitch with World Cup winner Lionel Messi, who plays for Inter Miami.

"I am looking forward to playing in the MLS (Major League Soccer) with Lionel Messi and make a name with Redbulls (senior team)," Kasule was quoted by Sport256.

The attacking midfielder, who has already racked up 17 goals and six assists in just 26 appearances with Red Bulls 2, dreams of featuring in the finest European leagues.

He also hopes to grab his debut with the Uganda Cranes and nail a regular starting place there.

"No doubt, I am as well thinking of playing at a higher level than this; I want to compete still in top leagues In shaa Allah (God willing)."

"Everyone wants to play for a National team, and it's a dream come true since my young days of my career," the talented attacker added.

"We can't predict the future, but inn shaa Allah (God willing), I want to see myself go higher and higher for my dreams to come true."

Kasule further expressed gratitude to legend and former Uganda Cranes captain Ibrahim Ssekagya for his extended help in having him quickly adapt to life in the United States.

" Life is not bad here, and I have friends; everyone is happy with me, from coach Ibra Ssekagya (New York Red Bulls 2 head coach) and other staff members."

Ibrahim Kasule is in the same league as Messi|COURTESY

Kasule is set to link up with the Uganda Cranes in Bamako, Mali, as they prepare for their International friendly against the latter on Friday.

The team will then jet out to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to tussle it out with Zambia in another friendly slated for October 20.