Asante Kotoko fans can rejoice as Stephen Mukwala is reportedly ready to accept a new deal to stay with the club.

The Fabolous family had been worried due to a deadlock in contract talks between the club and Mukwala’s representatives. However, news has emerged that the 24-year-old Ugandan forward has agreed in principle to extend his contract with Asante Kotoko.

Mukwala’s current contract is set to expire at the end of the season, but the club has convinced him to extend his stay for another year, pending discussions with his agent.

Since joining Asante Kotoko from URA Kampala in the summer of 2022, Mukwala has become a fan favorite due to his athleticism and impressive performances. Despite recent statements from the club’s administration manager, Emmanuel Newton Dasosberi, indicating that Mukwala had declined all renewal offers, it now appears the forward, who is also part of Uganda’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, has agreed to renew his contract.

Asante Kotoko supporters will be relieved and hopeful, as Mukwala has proven to be a key player in their attack, scoring 13 goals in the current campaign. The club is set to offer him a one-year extension, which Mukwala and his agents are prepared to accept.

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