"Mr. Dribble"... The staggering stat of James Bogere in the U 17 Africa Cup of Nations

Several young talents have emerged during the U 17 Africa Cup of Nations, with the final phase ongoing in Morocco.

European club scouts are already rubbing their hands in anticipation, just weeks before the summer transfer window opens.

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Among the players who have caught the eye in this tournament is Ugandan James Bogere, who has dazzled with his ability to outmaneuver direct opponents.

According to statistics from the specialized site whoscored, he is the player with the most successful dribbles in the U 17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Indeed, he has outmaneuvered opposing defenders 35 times, surpassing Ivorian Moise Diarrassouba (31 successful dribbles) and his compatriot Richard Okello (24 successful dribbles).

What to know about James Bogere?

The El-Cambio Academy player is regarded as one of the great hopes of Ugandan football.

In 4 matches played during this U 17 Africa Cup of Nations, he has scored 3 goals while providing a single assist.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.