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Thapelo Maseko
South African footballer (born 2003) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thapelo Maseko (born 11 November 2003) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa national team.
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Club career
Maseko is a youth product of SuperSport United F.C., where he started his professional career. He impressed during the 2022–23 season, as he helped SuperSport to a third-place finish in the South African top league.[1] This reportedly earned him offers from the likes of Belgian club KVC Westerlo.[2]
In June 2023, he signed for the Mamelodi Sundowns, the record 13 times-winners of the Premier League.[1] He played a fundamental role in the team that won the first African Football League in 2023, most notably scoring the only goal of the two semi-final legs against Al Ahly.[3][4][5] He was the best player and top goalscorer of the competition.[6]
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International career
Maseko is an international for South Africa, having played the 2022 COSAFA Cup.[7][8][9]
In January 2024, he was selected with South Africa for the 2023 AFCON.[10]
Career statistics
International
- As of match played 3 February 2024[11]
- Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Maseko goal.
Honours
South Africa
- Africa Cup of Nations third place: 2023
- South African Premiership: 2023–24 South African Premiership[13]
Individual
References
External links
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