Thapelo Maseko transfer to MC Alger collapses

South African winger Thapelo Maseko, currently under contract with Mamelodi Sundowns, saw his anticipated transfer to the Algerian club MC Alger collapse on July 27, 2026. Despite extensive negotiations between the two parties, a final agreement could not be reached, leaving the 22-year-old player on the market. Maseko has been instructed by Mamelodi Sundowns to seek a new club for the upcoming season.

Following the breakdown of the Algerian deal, uncertainty surrounds the potential interest of AEL (AEL Limassol) in signing the player. While AEL was previously linked to Maseko, it remains unclear whether the team’s sporting director, Joel Damahu, intends to pursue the transfer. Speculation has increased regarding whether the recent signing of Bruno Almeida, who also plays as a winger, has altered AEL's recruitment strategy. As of now, Maseko remains in active search of a new team to continue his professional career.