Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joel Mogorosi | ||
Date of birth | August 2, 1984 | ||
Place of birth | Gaborone, Botswana | ||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Playing position | Right winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team
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Bloemfontein Celtic | ||
Number | 17 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2004–2006 | Botswana Meat Commission F.C. | ||
2006 | Township Rollers | ||
2006–2007 | AEP Paphos | 10 | (1) |
2007–2008 | APOP Kinyras Peyias | 2 | (0) |
2008–2010 | Township Rollers | ||
2010–2012 | Mochudi Centre Chiefs | ||
2012– | Bloemfontein Celtic | 56 | (10) |
National team‡ | |||
2005– | Botswana | 75 | (14) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 14, 2012. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of February 11, 2017 |
Joel Mogorosi (born August 2, 1984 in Botswana) is a Botswana footballer, who currently plays as a striker for South African Premier Soccer League side Bloemfontein Celtic and the Botswana national team. He is noted for his fast play and quick feet. Mogorosi scored his first international goal by volleying the ball outside the box against the Togo on 4 September 2010. His second international goal was against Sweden on 19 January 2011.
It was confirmed South African club Bloemfontein Celtic finally signed Mogorosi on a three-year deal after the two football clubs reached an agreement in July 2012.
Mogorosi officially made his international debut for Botswana on 31 May 2008 against Madagascar in FIFA World Cup qualifying match, the match ended as draw 0–0.
He scored his first goal for Botswana against Togo in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, Botswana won the match 2–1.
He scored his first double in a Friendly match against South Sudan, Botswana won the match 3–0.