Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: SAFA Unhappy With FIFA about star, Transfer Updates & More

Published on by

Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: SAFA Unhappy With FIFA about star, Transfer Updates & More

Latest on Mamelodi Sundowns, in the last 24 hours, including why SAFA is unhappy with FIFA over Masandawana legend, Thapelo Maseko, not getting enough credit? And more.

Sundowns stars shine for Bafana Bafana

Clean sheet for Ronwen Williams

50 caps for Aubrey Modiba

Goal for Thapelo Maseko A memorable night in Bafana Bafana colours

SAFA unhappy with FIFA over Sundowns legend

SAFA expresses disappointment after FIFA dismisses Themba Zwane’s red card appeal. Bafana will now have to face Canada in the Round of 32 in the absence of Zwane, who will sit out the final of his three-match ban.

Themba Zwane when he received a straight red card against Mexico.
Themba Zwane when he received a straight red card against Mexico. Photo: Imago

“We are disappointed with the outcome of our appeal because we strongly believe that the punishment is far harsher than the offence that Themba is said to have committed,” SAFA said in a statement.

How Williams recovered from losing his brother

After losing his brother Marvin in a tragic car accident in 2010, Ronwen Williams felt he had lost his purpose. For months, he resisted calls to return to football until one conversation changed everything.

Now the captain of Bafana Bafana, Williams’ journey is a powerful story of resilience, family, loss and fulfilment of potential.

Why Masandawana star deserves more praise

Bafana Bafana will not need to look further for confidence against Canada in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32, as former South Africa striker Jerry Sikhosana explained why Thapelo Maseko deserves a hero’s praise.

Sikhosana could not stress more the character that the former SuperSport United winger showed to stay concentrated, after early missed opportunities.

“You go back to the second game, it was the same problem with him, because in the first-half he had a lot of chances, unfortunately in the second-half when everybody thought, even myself, to say ‘Why don’t we sub him?’ That’s when he made an attempt to get a penalty against Czechia,” Sikhosana said on Newzroom Afrika.

“This time around, first-half, I think three clear-cut chances, I think it goes with courage from a player from within, because sometimes when you know you didn’t do something good in the field and you get a lot of booing from supporters, sometimes it takes your mind off the game, you become a worse player.

Thapelo Maseko South Africa gestures against Chezia.
Thapelo Maseko South Africa gestures against Chezia. Image: Imago

“But I’ll give him credit because it takes a lot of character and energy, especially when you play for the national team. I’ve done that at club level, where I was booed out but I stayed strong, I made sure that ’95 we’ve got that star of Orlando Pirates, it takes character from an individual and this is what Maseko showed to us,” Sikhosana added.

<!-- Author Start -->Willis Sob<!-- Author End -->

Willis Sob

Author

  • Football Odds
  • Sports Journalism
  • Football

Willis Sob is a sports betting expert and journalist covering Nigeria and South Africa, with 16 years of experience. With a background in journalism, reporting and programme production, he specialises in football odds, and his work has appeared on OK Africa and GOAL, as well as TV, radio and podcasts.

You May Also Like