| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Otlogetswe Joel Mogorosi | ||
| Date of birth | August 2, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Gaborone, Botswana | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Gaborone United | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2006 | BMC | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2012–2014 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 56 | (10) |
| 2014–2019 | Township Rollers | ||
| 2019– | Gaborone United | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2005–2019 | Botswana | 157 | (16) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 November 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 November 2022 | |||
Joel Mogorosi (born August 2, 1984) is a Motswanafootballer who currently plays as a striker for Botswana Premier League side Gaborone United 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 Togo on 4 September 2010. His second international goal was against Sweden on 19 January 2011.
[1] It was confirmed that South African club Bloemfontein Celtic finally signed Mogorosi on a three-year deal after the two football clubs reached an agreement in July 2012.
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