Ibrahim Kasule debuts in same league as Messi

Ibrahim Kasule is in the same league as Messi|COURTESY

FOOTBALL Ibrahim Kasule debuts in same league as Messi

Allan Damba 15:27 - 31.08.2023

While Kasule's New York Red Bulls are 12th with 29 points, Messi's Inter Miami lie second from bottom (14th) in the Eastern Conference of the Major League Soccer.

While Kasule's New York Red Bulls are 12th with 29 points, Messi's Inter Miami lie second from bottom (14th) in the Eastern Conference of the Major League Soccer.

The youngster was given his New York Red Bulls debut earlier on Thursday as they fell 1-0 to the New England Revolution.

Ibrahim Kasule has been excellent for New York Redbulls II|Courtesy Image

Kasule came on in the 64th minute for English national Dru Yearwood but couldn't help them overturn the result.

He was rewarded for his consistent excellence in New York Red Bulls' reserve team, New York Red Bulls II, where he has scored 15 goals and made four assists in the last 13 games.

The 19-year-old grabbed a brace earlier on Monday as New York Red Bulls II edged Chicago Fire II 5-4 in a thriller, where compatriot Frank Ssebufu scored once.

Kasule celebrates his gol against Cincinatti|New York Red Bulls II Image

On 15 goals, Kasule is the second top scorer in the reserve league (MLS Next Pro) behind New York City II player Mathew Meyrs, who is on 16 strikes.

Also, on 15, Kasule ties with Brandon Allen and Jared Stroud for the most goals in a single season for New York Red Bulls II in history.

Lionel Messi shares the same league with Ibrahim Kasule|IMAGO

Meanwhile, on the same night, Messi's Inter Miami was held to a 1-1 draw by Nashville SC, with the latter featuring. Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets were all in the team.

While Kasule's New York Red Bulls are 12th with 29 points, Messi's Inter Miami lie second from bottom (14th) in the Eastern Conference of the Major League Soccer.