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.
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.
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. He scored two goals against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during the month of October 2026 FIFA international window.
International goals
Scores and results list Uganda's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Bogere goal.
+ List of international goals scored by James BogereNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 2 October 2026 FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa 1–0 2–0 Friendly2 5 October 2026 1–1 1–1
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".
Honours AGF Danish Superliga: 2025–26 See also
References
David Isabirye/ Kawowo Sports https://kawowo.com/2026/10/05/dr-congo-1-1-uganda-cranes-bogere-nets-late-stunner/
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