Modiri Marumo

Modiri Marumo (born 6 July 1976) is a Botswanan former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Modiri Marumo
Personal information
Date of birth (1976-07-06) 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)
National team
1997–2015 Botswana 85 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

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

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
  1. "Modiri Marumo". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  2. Tshepho Bogosing (18 February 2008). "Botswana keeper moves to Egypt". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  3. Ernest Fakude (25 August 2010). "Bay United sign goalkeeper Modiri Marumo". Kick Off. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  4. "BModiri Marumo - International Appearances". RSSSF. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  5. Mtokozisi Dube (9 January 2012). "Botswana players give up strike action over bonus row". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  6. Mtokozisi Dube (10 February 2012). "'Dipsy' Selolwane set for Botswana retirement". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  7. Mtokozisi Dube (4 July 2012). "Botswana coach welcomes back five retired stars". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  8. Dart, James (7 December 2005). "Is Morrissey mates with Kevin Gallen?". the Guardian. Retrieved 7 June 2018.


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