Mamelodi Sundowns utility player Thapelo Morena became a hot topic online after stepping in as a goalkeeper following Denis Onyango's sending off.
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The story
Mamelodi Sundowns extended their lead at the top of the Betway Premiership to 12 points after securing a 3-1 victory over Marumo Gallants at the Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein.
The Tshwane giants faced a late scare when goalkeeper Dennis Onyango was shown a red card in stoppage time, forcing Thapelo Morena to step in as goalkeeper since Sundowns had already made all five substitutions.
Morena took his versatility to new levels as he donned Jody February's jersey to fill in between the sticks, making one save from a tame effort in the ten minutes he played in goal.
Supporters were quick to react on the Twitter/X timeline, with many hailing the Bafana Bafana international for adding a new layer to his utility player profile.
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??: The only position Thapelo Morena has never played is that of goalkeeper??
— QT Sports (Pty) Ltd (@qtsports) February 19, 2025
??????: Give me the gloves, I wanna show you something… pic.twitter.com/O3tmhXeeuv
?????????????? ???????????? ?????????????? ?? ????!
— Sahil Ebrahim (@sahil_e_) February 19, 2025
Last bit of drama in this game.....
Thapelo Morena takes the goalkeeper gloves if only for the last few minutes as Denis Onyango gets sent off for Sundowns in stoppage time. ?? pic.twitter.com/mqD7SSmky6
This picture alone is bigger than Khuzwayo's full time career
— K A B E L O M O L E K W A (@kabelomolekwa6) February 19, 2025
Thapelo Morena wa rena pic.twitter.com/g0rksO22GU
Thapelo Morena has now played in all positions as a player, goalkeeper, defense, middlefield, and striker. What a player ??????
— Mat wale Sandawana (@mat_sandawana) February 19, 2025
He played all Positions
— K A B E L O M O L E K W A (@kabelomolekwa6) February 19, 2025
Let's applaud him
Thapelo James Morena pic.twitter.com/t74pklQfN4
Bruce Vuma watching Thapelo Morena delivering a cleansheet. pic.twitter.com/8EYGomqsAW
— Betha Horn (@tumeloditle) February 19, 2025
Thapelo "matrapa" Morena is the ultimate footballer.
— Andile Ncube (@AndileNcube) February 19, 2025
3goals followed by 3points
— Re???? Ho????e??????e (@Kay_Lepara) February 19, 2025
Thapelo Morena clean sheet
Buyaya Kabo Yellow?????? pic.twitter.com/h07aEvR35s
Thapelo Morena has more cleansheet than Bvuma in the league pic.twitter.com/xTPmx71TXA
— nigga la lekompo (@VhoGubz) February 19, 2025
Thapelo James Morena is a @Masandawana legend.
— Trevor Thuso (@Thuso4u) February 20, 2025
We salute you.
Humble servant of the game.
Freedom of Chloorkop for you is loading pic.twitter.com/Kk5VQm5uuY
Thapelo Morena has kept more clean sheets than Brilliant Khuzwayo ??#Sundowns #BetwayPrem Mamelodi Sundowns Marumo Gallants pic.twitter.com/CIAPVhGKYO
— Mnca-Mnce ?? (@Mnca_mnce) February 19, 2025
So Thapelo Morena played all the positions available in the field of play since he joined Mamelodi Sundowns? pic.twitter.com/vvtYQg8Cop
— Coach Miguel Cardoso (@maetsebane) February 19, 2025
Thapelo Morena February ?????? We're not worthy ?????????? https://t.co/iIcF1QWKYy
— Faith R Ntimbana ?????? (@rhirhandzuu) February 19, 2025
at this point Thapelo Morena played all football positions available in football ????
— hlogi (@hlogimajor) February 19, 2025
The most versatile player in Africa if not the rest of the world. Thapelo Morena salute ????????#Sundowns #BetwayPrem Mamelodi Sundowns Onyango pic.twitter.com/itVit6rYU6
— Mnca-Mnce ?? (@Mnca_mnce) February 19, 2025
Mamelodi Sundowns Goalkeeper Thapelo Morena is yet to concede a goal this season and stands to be nominated as the Goalkeeper of the Season.#Galants 1 - 3 #Sundowns
— Frank Wisdom (@Frankwisdon97) February 19, 2025
Football servant personified. A ??king?? serves his people..
— Mamelodi Sundowns Sharpeville Branch® (@MS_Sharpeville) February 20, 2025
Thapelo ??Morena??.#Sundowns ?? pic.twitter.com/AFxBQrb5gY
Thapelo Morena, you'll always be famous
— Rakgadi ??=?? (@Nkinki_) February 19, 2025
How many Coaches Thapelo Morena played under at Mamelodi Sundowns?
— Coach Miguel Cardoso (@maetsebane) February 20, 2025
Different systems, different philosophies, different tactics and different schemes
Thapelo Morena is a Mamelodi Sundowns FC legend and it is sealed. pic.twitter.com/CiMhAWptRK
I raise you to Thapelo James Morena!???? https://t.co/eze4RgTYun pic.twitter.com/Y23kHaAFXK
— Faith R Ntimbana ?????? (@rhirhandzuu) February 20, 2025
This man has officially played every single position on the pitch ?? pic.twitter.com/i7WwTCOhg0
— ????Muzi Dlamini (@muzicomic) February 19, 2025
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