Bafana Bafana winger Thapelo Maseko believes his match-winning goal against South Korea ranks among the greatest moments of his career after firing South Africa into the FIFA World Cup round of 32.
Patience has been the keyword for Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns winger Thapelo Maseko, whose loan move has seen him revive his career, and now he is one of the key players in coach Hugo Broos’ team at this FIFA World Cup.
Bafana Bafana goalscorer Teboho Mokoena says he was determined to make an impact against Czechia after learning that his yellow card would rule him out of their final Group A match against South Korea.
Just a few months after returning from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament with a bronze medal, Bafana Bafana attacker Thapelo Maseko found himself sidelined and playing with the Mamelodi Sundown’s juniors, but now he finds himself at the FIFA World Cup.
As Bafana Bafana finalise their preparations in Pachuca today for their next 2026 FIFA World Cup game against Czechia, Cyprus-based attacker Thapelo Maseko has identified the need for intensity as the area of focus.
SABC Sport can confirm that Mamelodi Sundowns have reached a verbal agreement with Cypriot club AEL Limassol for the loan signing of winger Thapelo Maseko until the end of the season.