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Morena: Broos’ World Cup Heartbreak Fueled AFCON Success
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Thapelo Morena has shed light on how coach Hugo Broos utilized South Africa’s World Cup disappointment to ignite their successful AFCON 2025 qualification campaign.
Thapelo Morena calls on Bafana to be at their best against Congo
Bafana defender Thapelo Morena knows South Africa need to put in a top performance to overturn Congo in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Thapelo Morena’s ankle cast removed as he recovers from horrific injury
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Thapelo Morena has made progress in his recovery from an ankle injury as his cast was removed on Monday. Morena suffered the freak injury during the Nedbank Cup last-32 clash with SuperSport United in February, when
Morena out until next season with ankle fracture
Mamelodi Sundowns will have to make do without the services of Thapelo Morena for the rest of the season as he recovers from a fractured ankle. The Masandawana attacker suffered a serious ankle injury in the 1-0 win over
Pirates and Sundowns share the spoils
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns shared a point-a-piece in Monday night’s Premiership 0-0 draw at the Orlando Stadium. Sundowns came close in the early stages as Thapelo Morena fired just wide from close range inside the first 10 minutes.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs TP Mazembe Preview
Sundowns look to claim their first CAF Super Cup trophy when they face 3-time winners, TP Mazembe. CAF Super Cup | Saturday 18 February | Loftus Versfeld Stadium | 19:00 African giants, Mamelodi Sundowns and TP Mazembe, lock horns
Thapelo James Morena (born 6 August 1993) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a defender or midfielder for South African club Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League.
Morena began his professional football career with Bloemfontein Celtic. He signed for the Bloemfontein Celtic Youth Academy in 2011 and two years later the speedy defender was ready to make his Premier Soccer League debut in 2013 for the senior squad.
In the three years Morena played for Bloemfontein Celtic, he made 50 appearances and scored seven goals. His versatility and ability to make the game look so easy from a defending standpoint court the eye of Mamelodi Sundowns and “The Brazilians” did not waste time securing his signature in 2016.
At Mamelodi Sundowns, Morena has gone on to have a fruitful career both domestically and on the international level with Bafana Bafana.
Mamelodi Sundowns:
South African Premier Division: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
Nedbank Cup: 2019–20, 2021-22
Telkom Knockout: 2019
MTN 8: 2021
South Africa:
Africa Cup of Nations third place: 2023