Thapelo Morena, a versatile player for Mamelodi Sundowns, has reached his 300th appearance milestone and is recovering well from an injury that kept him out of the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The injury also prevented him from participating in the tournament where South Africa was eliminated in the last-32 by Canada.

Morena expressed his determination to stay injury-free this season, aiming to contribute to the team's success and help the club win more trophies.He emphasized his gratitude for being part of Sundowns and his confidence in the team's potential.

With his 11th season at the club, Morena, who joined from Bloemfontein Celtic in 2016, has become a key player, excelling in multiple positions and earning eight league titles.He is now focused on recovering fully and making an impact as the new season approaches in August.