Thapelo Maseko challenged by Oh Hyeongyu of South Korea during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match, has helped Bafana Bafana rewrite South African football history with his perfomances.
June holds great significance in the South African calendar, commemorating the defiant youth of 1976 and focusing on the importance of men’s mental wellness – milestones that 22-year-old Thapelo Maseko embodies.
As a beneficiary of the sacrifices made in 1976, Maseko enjoys the democracy and freedom to pursue his career path within the bounds of the law.
Having set his sights on professional football from an early age, he has reached the pinnacle of the domestic game, representing both SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns, the most successful club in the country.
His unwavering ambition has seen him represent the national team, Bafana Bafana, at major tournaments, including the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) and the Fifa World Cup, currently being held in North America.
