Ashraf Mugume

Ashraf Mugume
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-11-16) 16 November 1998 (age 27)
Place of birth Kampala Uganda
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
 KCCA FC
Number 17
Youth career
2007-2008 Proline Soccer Academy
Vipers SC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017-2020 Vipers SC
2018-2019 Police FC
2020- KCCA FC
International career
Uganda U23
2021 Uganda 2
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4th October 2026

Ashraf Mugume (born 16 November 1998 ) Is a Ugandan Professional Footballer who plays as a midfielder for KCCA FC in the Uganda premier league and the Uganda National football team.

Club career

Mugume began his senior career with Police FC, making his Uganda Premier League debut during the 2018–19 season. He joined Vipers SC in 2019 and made four league appearances during the 2019–20 season.

In July 2020, Mugume moved to KCCA FC, where he established himself as a regular midfielder. During the 2020–21 season, he made 15 league appearances, before continuing with KCCA FC in the following seasons.

During the 2021–22 season, Mugume also appeared for Bright Stars before returning to KCCA. He remained with KCCA FC through the subsequent Uganda Premier League seasons, recording 26 appearances in 2021–22, 21 in 2022–23, 26 in 2023–24 and 24 in 2024–25.

International career.

Mugume has represented the Uganda national team. He was called up to the squad for the January 2022 international build-up matches in Turkey and Asia.

He made his senior international debut on 12 January 2022 against Iceland, playing 33 minutes in the 1–1 draw. He subsequently appeared against Iraq and Bahrain during the same tour.

Awards and Honours.

2013 Airtel Rising Stars national champion — Mugume was part of the Kampala Region team that won the national Airtel Rising Stars title. 2015 Copa Coca-Cola champion — He won the Copa Coca-Cola title with St Mary's Kitende. FUFA Juniors League winner — Mugume won the FUFA Juniors League during his youth career with Vipers.

Man of the Match award vs Vipers SC (2024) — After scoring KCCA FC's equaliser in a 1–1 draw with Vipers on 11 November 2024, Mugume received the Man of the Match award, including a Shs 200,000 cash prize.

Dream-team selections — Daily Monitor reported that Mugume was selected for youth dream teams twice, including during his school/youth football career.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Mugume dreams big at KCCA". Monitor. 2020-07-21. Retrieved 2026-09-13.
  2. ↑ Kiyonga, Ismael (2020-07-19). "Mugume pays tribute to Police FC, ready to fight for place at KCCA". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
  3. ↑ Kiyonga, Ismael (2019-09-10). "'Fadiga' ready to fight for place at Vipers SC". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
  4. ↑ Kiyonga, Ismael (2024-06-12). "Ashraf Mugume: KCCA forward signs new contract until 2027". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
  5. ↑ Isabirye, David (2022-01-12). "Iceland 1-1 Uganda Cranes: Kaddu on target | International Build Up". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
  6. 1 2 Marsha, Ahmed (2022-01-12). "Uganda Cranes earn important lessons from stalemate with Iceland". FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
  7. ↑ Isabirye, David (2022-01-03). "Uganda Cranes returnee Ochan, midfielder Ssematimba summoned on provisional team to Turkey, Iraq". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
  8. 1 2 3 "Mugume dreams big at KCCA". Monitor. 2020-07-21. Retrieved 2026-09-21.
  9. ↑ Nsimbe, John Vianney (2024-11-14). "UPL: What the Vipers SC and KCCA FC clash told". The Observer Media Ltd. Retrieved 2026-09-21.