Thapelo Maseko celebrating his first international goal playing for South Africa.
Thapelo Maseko (born on 11 November 2002) is a South African football player. He plays for the Premier Soccer League football club Mamelodi Sundowns.
The soccer player moved to Mamelodi Sundowns FC on 18 July 2023. The club made a breakthrough in acquiring SuperSport United winger Thapelo Maseko. They had agreed in principle to sign the player ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Early Life
Thapelo Maseko was born on 11 November 2002 in South Africa.
Career
In the 2021/22 season, Maseko made it to the SuperSport first team. He made his first appearance for the club in a match against Maritzburg United.
On Tuesday, 18 July 2023, Mamelodi Sundowns confirmed the signing of Thapelo Maseko from SuperSport United. He had impressed many football teams, lovers, and coaches last season.
Thapelo played a vital role in helping SuperSports finish third in the DStv Premiership. Mamelodi had been following his progress since his debut at the club. They announced his transfer news on their social media accounts.
His performance at SuperSport last season speaks for him. He scored four goals in 24 games for the team, gaining the attention of Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos.
At first, he had attracted interest from Belgian top-flight club KV Westerlo. They followed up with three offers but were all rejected by Matsatsantsa. He is in the South Africa National Team and scored his first international goal in March 2023.
Football Cubls
- SuperSports
- Mamelodi Sundowns
- South Africa National Football Team