| Birth date | 2 February 2008 (age 18) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Jinja, Uganda |
| Height | 1.86 m |
| Position | Forward |
| Currentclub | AGF |
| Clubnumber | 57 |
| Youthyears 1 | –2025 |
| Youthclubs 1 | El Cambio Academy |
| Years 1 | 2025–2026 |
| Clubs 1 | Masaka Sunshine |
| Years 2 | 2026– |
| Clubs 2 | AGF |
| Caps 2 | 2 |
| Goals 2 | 1 |
| Nationalyears 1 | 2025– |
| Nationalteam 1 | Uganda U17 |
| Nationalcaps 1 | 9 |
| Nationalgoals 1 | 5 |
| Nationalyears 2 | 2025– |
| Nationalteam 2 | Uganda |
| Nationalcaps 2 | 2 |
| Nationalgoals 2 | 0 |
| Club-update | 20:11, 11 May 2026 (UTC) |
| Nationalteam-update | 20:11, 11 May 2026 (UTC) |
James Bogere (born 2 February 2008) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Danish Superliga club AGF and the Uganda national team.
Early life
Bogere was born on 2 February 2008 in Uganda. Growing up, he attended Mother Majeri Primary School in Uganda. Subsequently, he attended Blessed Sacrament Secondary School Kimaanya in Uganda.[1]
Club career
As a youth player, Bogere joined the youth academy of Ugandan side El Cambio Academy. During the summer of 2025, he signed for Ugandan side Masaka Sunshine. Following his stint there, he signed for Danish side AGF in 2026. On 10 April 2026, he made his debut for AGF in a 1–1 draw against FC Nordsjælland.[2]
International career
Bogere is a Uganda youth international. In April 2025, he played for the Uganda national under-17 football team at the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, sending them to the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup. During the World Cup he scored twice as Uganda, in its first appearance at a FIFA tournament, advanced from the group stage before being eliminated in the Round of 16.[3]
Style of play
Bogere plays as a forward. African news website Pan-Africa Football wrote in 2025 that "his pace, direct running and willingness to attack space give Uganda a different dimension, particularly against physically and tactically disciplined opponents".[4]
Honours
AGF
References
- ^ Katongole, George (15 November 2025). "Bogere: The boy who shot Uganda to World Cup history". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ Muyita, Joel (11 April 2026). "James Bogere makes senior debut at AGF Aarhus". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
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- ^ Lusulire, Ronald (22 December 2025). "James Bogere: The story of Uganda's starlet at the AFCON". Pan-Africa Football. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ Jensen, Michael Sten (10 May 2026). "AGF vinder det danske mesterskab" (in Danish). DR. Retrieved 11 May 2026.