Mamelodi Sundowns Successfully Sign SuperSport United’s Thapelo Maseko

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Mamelodi Sundowns have made a significant addition to their squad by securing the signing of Thapelo Maseko from SuperSport United. The transfer has garnered attention throughout the South African football community as it highlights the talent and potential of local players. The deal involves the transfer of two Sundowns players, Magerman and Etios Ighodaro, to SuperSport United.

Building Partnerships in South African Football

Although Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United have a fierce rivalry on the pitch, off the field, the clubs maintain a healthy business relationship. This partnership has allowed for the seamless transfer of players between the two clubs, benefiting both parties. The recent transfers of Aubrey Modiba, Teboho Mokoena, and Sipho Mbule have highlighted the success of this collaboration. SuperSport United has also acquired talented players on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns, such as Ricardo Goss and Grant Margeman.

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The Negotiation Process

Mamelodi Sundowns made a bold move in their effort to sign Thapelo Maseko, offering SuperSport United a transfer deal worth R20 million, which included the transfer of three players. The lucrative offer proved too tempting for SuperSport United to resist, and they finalized the agreement.

As part of the deal, Magerman has signed a three-year contract with SuperSport United, and Etios Ighodaro will also transfer across the city. The two clubs have agreed to a player exchange as part of the negotiations, with Mamelodi Sundowns supplementing the deal with an undisclosed cash amount.

Investing in Local Talent

The acquisition of Thapelo Maseko by Mamelodi Sundowns highlights the potential of South African football and the importance of investing in local talent. Maintaining strong partnerships between rival teams can nurture the growth and development of players, ultimately benefiting South African football as a whole.

As Thapelo Maseko begins his new journey with Mamelodi Sundowns, he joins a legacy of talented players who have crossed the Tshwane divide. With continued support and investment in local talent, South African football is poised to reach new heights on the global stage.

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Lerato Mokena is a Cape Town-based journalist who covers the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene with a focus on emerging voices from Khayelitsha to the Bo-Kaap. Born and raised at the foot of Table Mountain, she brings an insider’s eye to how creativity shapes—and is shaped by—South Africa’s complex social landscape. When she’s not chasing stories, Lerato can be found surfing Muizenberg’s gentle waves or debating politics over rooibos in her grandmother’s Gugulethu kitchen.

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