Divine Tayon Mahogany Mukasa (born 22 August 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the academy of Manchester City.[2]
Club career
Mukasa first joined West Ham United at the age of 5, in 2013.[4] After impressing at various youth levels for West Ham United, including U15s, U16s, U18s, and U21s, and playing a key role in their U18s' Premier League (South) title win, Mukasa signed for Manchester City.[5][6][7]
International career
Born to a Lithuanian mother and an Ugandan father in England, Mukasa is eligible to represent the Lithuania, Uganda, and England national teams.[8][9] At youth level, he has represented England.[10] Mukasa scored his first goal for England in an U16s friendly game on 23 February 2023, in a 3–0 win against Scotland.[11]
In March 2024 Mukasa scored two goals for England U17 in qualifying game against Northern Ireland.[12] He was included in the squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[13] Mukasa started all four of their games at the tournament including their quarter-final elimination against Italy.[14]
Style of play
Mukasa has been described by City as a "player who excels in tight spaces and is highly skilled at both scoring and assisting goals", and brings "an added level of creativity" to teams he plays for.[2]
References
- ^ "2024/25 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ a b c "Divine Mukasa". Manchester City. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Divine Mukasa". WorldFootball.net. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Overhill, George (7 July 2023). "Divine Mukasa thanks West Ham United as he confirms exit amid transfer links to Rangers and Newcastle". Ibrox News. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Isabirye, David (30 June 2024). "Youth FA Cup winner Divine Mukasa spends off-season in Uganda, eyes successful 2024-25 season with Manchester City". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "Divine Mukasa set to join Manchester City following West Ham United exit". OneFootball. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Here we go! Romano: Man City sign 16-year-old talented Mukasa from West Ham". All Football. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Mujuni, Oscar Diego (19 September 2024). "Ugandan-Rooted Talent Divine Mukasa Signs First Pro Contract with Man City". NBS Sport. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Lumansi, John (1 July 2024). "Exclusive Interview with Manchester City's Divine Mukasa". NBS Sport. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Ugandan-English Talent Divine Mukasa Signs First Pro Contract with Manchester City". Otibee. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "England U16 vs. Scotland U16 - 23 February 2023". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ McNabb, Johnny (21 March 2024). "Northern Ireland U17's put to the sword by a clinical England as UEFA U17 Euro 2024 Elite Round Qualifiers get under way". News Letter. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ Veevers, Nicholas (20 May 2024). "England MU17s squad named for EURO Finals". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ Nottingham, Juliet (30 May 2024). "Report: England MU17s 1-1 Italy (4-5 on pens)". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 10 March 2025.