Watch: The unstoppable force of Ibrahim Kasule, Frank Ssebufu shine in New York triumph
Former luminaries of Wakiso Giants FC, Ibrahim Baba Kasule and Frank Ssebufu, once again demonstrated their prowess for New York Red Bulls II, orchestrating a resounding 4-2 victory against Atlanta United 2.
Kasule's double strike and Ssebufu's contribution propelled the team to a comfortable win, continuing their remarkable displays in the United States.
IbraHIM with number 12 on the year! 🔥 https://t.co/X5YHayK3BM pic.twitter.com/FcG4gilddV
— New York Red Bulls II (@NYRBII) August 21, 2023
Kasule swiftly initiated the scoring by netting his team's opening goal, and later, he sealed the evening's triumph with the team's fourth.
6⃣-for-6⃣
— New York Red Bulls II (@NYRBII) August 22, 2023
Kasule is 💯% from the spot this year! https://t.co/VDqUXR6hv6 pic.twitter.com/CpXK0M3zH7
Meanwhile, Ssebufu amplified the scoreline by securing the second goal of the night.
Wiki + Frank = ⚽️ https://t.co/NYJDCLwbvC pic.twitter.com/qFjEpO1xc9
— New York Red Bulls II (@NYRBII) August 21, 2023
This brace enabled Kasule to elevate his tally to 13 goals and four assists over the past 12 games. Overall, his tenure with New York Red Bulls 2 encompasses 22 games.
On a parallel note, Ssebufu has notched six goals and contributed three assists across 23 matches since his arrival in March this year.
The duo's stellar performances recently earned them a well-deserved call-up to the Uganda Cranes squad for the impending Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Niger.
The highly anticipated match will occur at the Marrakech Stadium in Morocco next month.
Securing a firm grip on the standings, New York Red Bulls 2 maintain their third-place position, amassing 44 points from 24 matches.
Their standing positions them behind the second-placed New England Revolution II and the frontrunners, Crown Legacy.