World Cup 2026: Thapelo Maseko vows Bafana Bafana will silence doubters in vital Czech Republic clash

South African striker Thapelo Maseko vowed that Bafana Bafana will silence doubters in their crucial World Cup match against the Czech Republic in Atlanta. After an opening defeat to Mexico, South Africa must win to keep knockout stage hopes alive. Maseko highlighted the Czech threat from set pieces and recalled the team's resilience at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they finished third after losing their opening match.