James Penza Begisa (born 27 September 2002) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a defender for URA FC in the Uganda Premier League and the Uganda national football team.
Club career Begisa started his professional career with Proline FC in the 2019–20 Uganda Premier League season, making 21 appearances and scored one goal.
He later joined UPDF FC where he played two seasons between 2020 and 2022, making over 30 league appearances. While at UPDF, he was recognized as one of the Uganda Premier League’s best right-backs.
In July 2022, Begisa signed a two-year contract with URA FC, becoming the club’s second signing of the window. He renewed his contract in June 2024 despite interest from Vipers SC and KCCA FC.
International career Begisa was part of the Uganda U20 squad that finished runners-up at the 2021 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Mauritania.
He made his debut for the senior Uganda national football team in 2021 and has since earned three international caps.
Career statistics Club Season Club League apps Goals2019–20 Proline 21 12020–21 UPDF 10 12021–22 UPDF 27 12022–23 URA 27 22023–24 URA 21 0
International As of 30 June 2024 Senior team: 3 caps, 0 goals.
Honours Uganda national football team U20 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations runner-up: 2021 See also
References
External links James Begisa at National-Football-Teams.com Uganda Premier League Uganda Revenue Authority FC