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Young AGF hero keeps feet on the ground after dream match

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • 18-year-old Ugandan James Bogere scored two goals to secure AGF a 2-1 victory against Sabah FK in the first leg of Champions League qualifying.
  • Bogere expressed joy over his personal biggest career night and celebrated with the fans, who he said have supported the team.
  • AGF goalkeeper Mads Hedenstad praised Bogere's performance, stating he has the potential to go far in his career.

Eighteen-year-old Ugandan James Bogere became the hero for AGF on Wednesday, scoring two dream goals to secure a 2-1 victory against Sabah FK in the first leg of Champions League qualifying. The young forward's performance marked his biggest night as a professional so far.

As a player, it means a lot to me. I am happy because I have been looking for this.

— James BogereAfter scoring two goals to secure AGF's victory.

"As a player, it means a lot to me. I am happy because I have been looking for this," Bogere said after the match. He added, "Now it's about enjoying the moment and preparing for more, because it's not over yet." Bogere celebrated his second goal with the approximately 9,000 AGF fans, who erupted in cheers. "The fans have been there for us every moment, so I am happy to celebrate it with them. It means a lot to them and to the team. I love celebrating it with the fans," he stated.

Now it's about enjoying the moment and preparing for more, because it's not over yet.

— James BogereReflecting on his performance and the upcoming match.

AGF goalkeeper Mads Hedenstad lauded Bogere's performance, noting that the young striker's goals were not a surprise to him. "He has scored many goals in training, and it's incredibly great to see him bring it out in a match. He can go as far as he wants. He is extremely good," Hedenstad said, adding with a smile that Bogere has also scored many times against him in training.

The fans have been there for us every moment, so I am happy to celebrate it with them. It means a lot to them and to the team. I love celebrating it with the fans.

— James BogereDescribing his celebration with the AGF supporters.

The goals bring AGF one step closer to the Champions League playoff round, keeping Bogere's dream of reaching Europe's biggest club tournament alive. "If it happens, I will be happy, because it's a dream come true. But we are just working hard and staying humble," he said. AGF will now prepare for the return leg in Baku, where they must defend their slim 2-1 lead to advance.

He has scored many goals in training, and it's incredibly great to see him bring it out in a match. He can go as far as he wants. He is extremely good.

— Mads HedenstadPraising James Bogere's performance and potential.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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