THAPELO MORENA

Mamelodi Sundowns utility player Thapelo Morena

Thapelo Morena determined to move on from AFCON World Cup heartbreak

Mamelodi Sundowns utility player Thapelo Morena has opened up about the heartbreak of missing both the Africa Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup after returning to the Bafana Bafana squad this week.

Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership match between Sekhukhune United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Peter Mokaba Stadium on January 27, 2026 in Polokwane, South Africa.

Thapelo Morena chasing 350-match milestone as Downs extend stay

SABC Sport can confirm that Thapelo Morena will enter his 11th season with Mamelodi Sundowns after the club exercised the option in his contract.

Bafana Bafana Head coach Hugo Broos at Press Conference following World Cup squad announcement

Broos addresses concerns on the prelim squad, squad balance, and Rayners’ boost

Addressing pertinent issues on the selection of the 26-man squad heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has defended the decision to name the preliminary squad before announcing the final team publicly.

Dr Thulani Ngwenya of SAFA during the South African national soccer team press conference at FNB Conference Centre on November 04, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The injury that crushed Morena’s World Cup dream, a defining challenge for Dr Ngwenya

South African Football Association (SAFA) Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Thulani Ngwenya has described the injuries affecting the Mamelodi Sundowns duo of Aubrey Modiba and Thapelo Morena, ahead of Bafana Bafana’s final squad announcement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the biggest test of his football career.

Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership match between Sekhukhune United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Peter Mokaba Stadium on January 27, 2026 in Polokwane, South Africa.

Thapelo Morena opens up on pain of Al Hilal stalemate

Mamelodi Sundowns utility player Thapelo Morena admits the failure to secure all three points against Al Hilal at Loftus Versfeld last weekend is still weighing heavily on the squad.

Bafana Bafana utility player Thapelo Morena

Morena stresses composure in finishing for Bafana’s crucial tie against Rwanda

Bafana Bafana utility player Thapelo Morena has admitted that anxiety kicked in and was their downfall on Friday when they were held to a goalless draw by Zimbabwe in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

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