James Begisa


James Penza Begisa 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
SeasonClubLeague appsGoals
2019–20Proline211
2020–21UPDF101
2021–22UPDF271
2022–23URA272
2023–24URA210

;International
  • Senior team: 3 caps, 0 goals.

Honours

Uganda national football team U20