'EXTRA SPECIAL'
The Citizen|June 13, 2024
The man from Bloemfontein helps Bafana to a big win where it all started for him.
Jonty Mark
'EXTRA SPECIAL'

MORENA: CREDITS THE TECHNICAL TEAM FOR HIS BRACE

Bafana Bafana matchwinner Thapelo Morena said it felt extra special to help South Africa to victory over Zimbabwe on Tuesday in front of his "home" crowd in Bloemfontein.

Morena started his professional career at Bloemfontein Celtic and the Mamelodi Sundowns star rolled back the years in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium, coming off the bench at the start of the second half to grab a brace, as Bafana beat the Warriors 3-1 to keep pace at the top of Group C.

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