Image: Carl RecineSource: Getty ImagesBafana Bafana winger Thapelo Maseko has reportedly been left disheartened after claims emerged that Mamelodi Sundowns prevented him from securing moves to three overseas clubs despite growing interest following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Overseas interest reportedly goes nowhereTimesLIVE reports that clubs from Denmark and Egypt attempted to sign Maseko, but none of the proposed deals materialised. Bafana Bafana winger Thapelo Maseko has reportedly been left disheartened after claims that Mamelodi Sundowns blocked three overseas transfer opportunities. Bafana Bafana World Cup prize money boosts SA footballBriefly News previously reported that SAFA received US$12 million (about R218 million) in FIFA prize money after Bafana Bafana reached the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Captain Ronwen Williams reportedly backed the plan, saying the squad wanted the World Cup success to help produce the next generation of South African stars.