Modiri Marumo (born 6 July 1976) is a Botswanan former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 July 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Gaborone, Botswana | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–2008 | Botswana Defence Force | ||
| 2008–2010 | Haras El Hodood | 8 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Bay United | ||
| 2012–2015 | Polokwane City | 65 | (0) |
| Total | 73 | (0) | |
| International career | |||
| 1997–2015 | Botswana | 85 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Born in Gaborone, Marumo began his career with Botswana Defence Force.[1] He signed for Egyptian side Haras El Hodood in February 2008, becoming the first Botswanan player to play in Egypt's top division.[2] He moved to South Africa in August 2010, signing with Bay United.[3] He ended his career with Polokwane City, also in South Africa.[1]
International career edit
Marumo earned 85 caps for the Botswana national team between 1997 and 2015.[4] In January 2012 he was one of a number of national team players who went on strike over pay.[5] He initially retired from the national team in February 2012,[6] following the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, but returned to the national team set up in July 2012.[7] He is the only ever goalkeeper to have been sent off in the duration of a penalty shootout.[8]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Modiri Marumo". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ Tshepho Bogosing (18 February 2008). "Botswana keeper moves to Egypt". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ Ernest Fakude (25 August 2010). "Bay United sign goalkeeper Modiri Marumo". Kick Off. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ "BModiri Marumo - International Appearances". RSSSF. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ Mtokozisi Dube (9 January 2012). "Botswana players give up strike action over bonus row". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ Mtokozisi Dube (10 February 2012). "'Dipsy' Selolwane set for Botswana retirement". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ Mtokozisi Dube (4 July 2012). "Botswana coach welcomes back five retired stars". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ Dart, James (7 December 2005). "Is Morrissey mates with Kevin Gallen?". the Guardian. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
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