James Begisa
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Penza Begisa | ||
| Date of birth | September 27, 2002 | ||
| Position | Right-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | URA FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | Proline FC | 21 | (1) |
| 2020–2022 | UPDF FC | 37 | (2) |
| 2022– | URA FC | 48 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021 | Uganda U20 | ||
| 2021– | Uganda | 3 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 June 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 30 June 2024 | |||
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.[1][2]
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.[3]
He later joined UPDF FC where he played two seasons between 2020 and 2022, making over 30 league appearances.[4] While at UPDF, he was recognized as one of the Uganda Premier League’s best right-backs.[5]
In July 2022, Begisa signed a two-year contract with URA FC, becoming the club’s second signing of the window.[6][4][7] He renewed his contract in June 2024 despite interest from Vipers SC and KCCA FC.[8][9]
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.[10]
He made his debut for the senior Uganda national football team in 2021 and has since earned three international caps.[3]
Career statistics
- Club
| Season | Club | League apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Proline | 21 | 1 |
| 2020–21 | UPDF | 10 | 1 |
| 2021–22 | UPDF | 27 | 1 |
| 2022–23 | URA | 27 | 2 |
| 2023–24 | URA | 21 | 0 |
- International
- As of 30 June 2024
- Senior team: 3 caps, 0 goals.[3]
Honours
Uganda national football team U20
- Africa U-20 Cup of Nations runner-up: 2021[11]
See also
References
- ^ "James Penz Begisa Stats and Profile". upl.ug. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "BEGISA JAMES PENZA – THE TAX COLLECTORS". Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ a b c "James Begisa". National Football Teams. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ a b Isabirye, David (27 July 2022). "Right back Begisa joins URA FC". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "Vipers, KCCA battling for James Begisa". Sports Nation. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "James Begisa: URA tie down roving right back". MTN Sports. 2024-07-03. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "James Begisa: URA unveil right back". Sports Nation. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "James Begisa to stay at URA FC". Swift Sports Uganda. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ Kiyonga, Ismael (2024-06-04). "Tuesday Transfer Gossip featuring Kimera, Lutalo, Begisa, Mbabazi, Dhata". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ^ "URA make talented right back their second signing". Nnalubaale Sports. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "Uganda Hippos storm AFCON U20 final". CAF Online. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
External links
- James Begisa at National-Football-Teams.com
- Uganda Premier League
- Uganda Revenue Authority FC