Mamelodi Sundowns Pursue Thapelo Maseko, SuperSport United's Rising Star
Mamelodi Sundowns, the current DStv champions, have reportedly expressed interest in Thapelo Maseko, a talented young winger from SuperSport United. The 20yearold player has caught the attention of many with his impressive performance in the recent DStv Premiership season. ### Maseko's Impact on SuperSport United
Mamelodi Sundowns, the current DStv champions, have reportedly expressed interest in Thapelo Maseko, a talented young winger from SuperSport United. The 20-year-old player has caught the attention of many with his impressive performance in the recent DStv Premiership season.
Maseko’s Impact on SuperSport United
In 25 games, Maseko scored four goals and provided two assists, contributing to the team’s third-place finish in the DStv Premiership. His outstanding performance has earned him a call-up to the South African national team, Bafana Bafana.
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Broos Advises Overseas Move
SuperSport United coach Hugo Broos has advised Maseko to consider an overseas move while he’s still young. The coach believes that opportunities in Europe could benefit the player’s career, citing Lyle Foster’s trajectory as an example.
Mamelodi Sundowns Offers Substantial Deal
Despite Broos’ advice, Mamelodi Sundowns has reportedly offered a substantial deal to SuperSport United for Maseko’s services. The club sees Maseko’s prowess as a winger as a valuable addition to their attacking left side next season. However, other clubs, including Westerlo in Belgium, have expressed interest in Maseko.
History Between Sundowns and SuperSport United
Mamelodi Sundowns has a history of poaching players from SuperSport United. Notable examples include Teboho Mokoena, Ronwen Williams, Grant Kekana, and Aubry Modiba.
Maseko’s Future in Football
As negotiations unfold, all eyes will be on Thapelo Maseko’s future in football. Will he heed Broos’ advice and seek an overseas move, or will he join Mamelodi Sundowns and continue to develop his career in the PSL?
Maseko’s Talent and Dedication
Regardless of his decision, Thapelo Maseko’s meteoric rise in the world of football is a testament to his talent and dedication. With a bright future ahead of him, fans, clubs, and fellow players alike will be watching closely to see what the young winger will achieve in the coming years.
Sarah Kendricks is a Cape Town journalist who covers the city’s vibrant food scene, from township kitchens reinventing heritage dishes to sustainable fine-dining at the foot of Table Mountain. Raised between Bo-Kaap spice stalls and her grandmother’s kitchen in Khayelitsha, she brings a lived intimacy to every story, tracing how a plate of food carries the politics, migrations and memories of the Cape.
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