Mamelodi Sundowns News Today: Maseko WASN'T in good space, transfer updates & more

Latest on Mamelodi Sundowns in the last 24 hours, including Ronwen Williams’ stance on Thapelo Maseko after his display in the World Cup, former Masandawana coach triumphs in Morocco and more.

Maseko WAS NOT in good space at Sundowns

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has admitted that Thapelo Maseko “was not in a good space” at Mamelodi Sundowns, while explaining how moving to Cyprus rejuvenated the attacker’s game.

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has admitted that Thapelo Maseko “was not in a good space” at Mamelodi Sundowns, while explaining how moving to Cyprus rejuvenated the attacker's game.#FARPost https://t.co/PqSc4H5kiJ
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After expressing frustrations at being sidelined by Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso, Maseko was loaned out to Cypriot First Division side AEL Limassol midway through the 2025/26 season. The 22-year-old enjoyed regular football at AEL Limassol, making 15 appearances in league and cup games.

Despite scoring just two goals and making no assists, he returned to the national team fold and made the final World Cup squad. The winger then justified coach Hugo Broos decision to select him by becoming one of Bafana’s best-performing players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

“I think the move helped Maseko because he wasn’t in a very good space,” Williams opened up to the media.

“We saw glimpses of that during the second half of the season for the team that he played for. When he came to the national team, we could see it; we could see the energy. He was dribbling; he looked fit and strong.

“Going into the tournament, we knew we had something; we had a weapon in him because he is so deadly and powerful. He showed it at that level, so I am just happy for him that he is in a good space.”

Ex-Sundowns assistant coach wins league in Morocco

Former AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin has guided Maghreb Association Sportive de Fès to a historic first Botola Pro league title in 41 years.

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Former AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin has guided Maghreb Association Sportive de Fès to a historic first Botola Pro league title in 41 years.

MAS beat Olympique Dcheira 2-0 on Sunday to secure their first Botola title… pic.twitter.com/GBkA8cL7L2
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MAS beat Olympique Dcheira 2-0 on Sunday to secure their first Botola title since 1985, finishing a point ahead of RS Berkane and three ahead of Nasreddine Nabi’s Raja CA.