When 16 year old Shakur Magogo steps onto the pitch at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar, he carries more than just his teammates’ hopes he carries the dreams of a boy from Buyende District who believed talent, discipline, and heart could take him to the world stage.
Born on December 15, 2008, Magogo’s journey is one of steady progress through Uganda’s youth football ranks has managed to be part of Uganda’s World Cup qualification journey that started in Nakivubo to Morocco.
A graduate of the Edgars Youth Programme, he turned raw potential into polished skill, earning his place among Uganda’s young forwards.
Now a student at Namilyango College, Magogo balances school with football and excels at both.
Known as “Lucky Baggio”, a nickname inspired by Italian legend Roberto Baggio, the right-footed forward is admired for his flair, precision, and maturity beyond his years.
A huge fan of Travis Mutyaba, Magogo mirrors his idol’s creativity and calmness on the ball. Off the pitch, he enjoys listening to music, a pastime that keeps him relaxed and focused amid the pressures of international competition.
It’s a motto that defines his quiet confidence. Whether scoring or assisting, Magogo plays for the team.
Like any teenager, he still enjoys life’s simple pleasures, chapati is his favorite treat but his ambitions reach far beyond.
From Buyende to the bright lights of Qatar, he dreams of a professional career that inspires other young Ugandans to believe in themselves.
As Uganda’s rising stars take on the world, Shakur Magogo stands out as a young man whose humility matches his talent.
His story is only beginning, but if his journey continues this way, Lucky Baggio may soon be a name Ugandan football fans remember for years to come.
