The Porcupine Warriors are still keeping tabs on signing the Ugandan striker before the new season commences in October
Asante Kotoko have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Uganda Revenue Authority (URA FC) striker Steven Mukwala ahead of the start of 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season, AshesGyamera.com understands.
Although, Kotoko’s initial plans to have him last season under Maxwell Konadu failed, new coach Prosper Ogum Narteh is believed to have shown interest in his services after watching his clips and reading his exploits.
Makwala, 22, who is a Uganda international, joined URA FC from Vipers FC last year after his negotiations with Kotoko hit a snag but with chief executive officer Nana Yaw Amponsah under pressure to win Ghana Premier League in his second year at office, the club could break the bank and sign him.
Following the departure of forwards Augustine Okrah and Naby Keita, Kotoko are keen to bolster their attacking options since they currently have only Evans Adomako, Solomon Sarfo Taylor, Osman Ibrahim and Andy Kumi. These players available could not even score a combined twenty goals among them in all competitions last season.
Reports are wild in the local media that Mukwala will arrive in the country in the coming days to finalise negotiations and then put pen to paper with the Kumasi-based club should he pass the medical.
Mukwala, who was part of the Uganda national team squad that shared the spoils goalless against Guinea in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, is a proven goalscorer.
He banged in 13 goals after 22 games in the 2019/20 season to win the Ugandan Premier League topscorer award when on loan at Maroons FC.
Last season, he scored 14 goals after 24 matches for Uganda Rivers Authority (URA FC) to end the season as the club’s topscorer.
Kotoko will begin their 2021/22 season with a trip to Dawu to face Dreams FC at the Theater of Dreams before they host Bechem United at home the following weekend.
Their biggest test will be the away fixture in the Super Clash against Hearts of Oak on matchday seven at Accra Sports Stadium. The return leg of the Super Clash has been scheduled for matchday 24 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.