Maseko focused on improving ahead of crucial Bafana Bafana clash against Czechia
Mamelodi Sundowns winger Thapelo Maseko believes Bafana Bafana must raise their intensity if they want to progress to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.
Report: Josko Gvardiol edging closer to new long-term Man City contract
The proposed extension comes despite significant interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
However, the Premier League champions appear set to fend off that attention by rewarding the 24-year-old with an upgraded long-term deal.
Gvardiol arrived at City in 2023 from RB Leipzig in a transfer worth 77.6 million pounds. At the time, he signed a five-year agreement that was due to expire in 2028.
Since making the move to England, the defender has established himself as a key figure in Pep Guardiola's squad. He has featured 122 times for the club across all competitions, contributing 13 goals and 10 assists during that period.
The new agreement would represent a significant vote of confidence in a player whose campaign was disrupted by injury. Gvardiol missed much of the latter half of the season after suffering a fractured tibia.
Despite that setback, he is currently away on international duty with Croatia at the World Cup.
Croatia are scheduled to begin their tournament against England on Wednesday, while discussions over his City future move closer to completion.
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Nestory Irankunda has admitted he was still struggling to take in the moment after helping Australia begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a stunning 2-0 victory over Turkey.
Injured Nkota backs Bafana Bafana to reach FIFA World Cup knockout stage
Al Ettifaq wingback Mohau Nkota believes his Bafana Bafana teammates can still go past the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 despite the 2-0 loss to Mexico.
Jordan Henderson backs 'X-factor' Jude Bellingham as England prepare for Croatia
Jordan Henderson has strongly defended Jude Bellingham, insisting the midfielder remains "central" to England's plans despite growing outside scrutiny ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday.