After Manqoba Mngqithi hinted at playing Thapelo Maseko as a striker — let's look back at some of his finest finishes.
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Manqoba Mngqithi, sees potential in Thapelo Maseko playing as a striker, beyond his usual role on the wing.
The 20-year-old, who was known for his dribbling skills and shearing pace his days at SuperSport United, continued to play out wide for Rulani Mokwena in his first season at Mamelodi Sundowns and for Bafana Bafana at the Africa Cup of Nations this year.
Mngqithi sat down with club legends Hlompho Kekana and Teko Modise on Sundowns TV's Pitchside Podcast, stating that he believes Maseko's pace and knack for finishing make him better suited for a striker role, mentioning that he's not fully convinced that the 20-year-old is a winger long term.
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Maseko may only have nine goal contributions across two seasons in professional football for both Tshwane clubs, the young baller has a range of finishes in his arsenal.
The youngster can develop into a serious goal threat and judging by the quality of his finishes in his career so far, it makes him an exciting goal scoring prospect for Masandawana for this season.
Watch some of Maseko's best finishes from the 2023/24 season:
@diski_247 Maseko with the second goal for Sundowns against Petro De Luanda?????? #fyp #diski_247 #kaboyellow #sundowns #maseko #africansuperleague ? original sound - Mellow and Sleazy
Thapelo Maseko Goal
— PSL BEYOND FOOTBALL (@GooodVeee4127) January 21, 2024
Bafana Bafana 4 - 0 Namibia#PercyTau #ThembaZwane #AFCON #Sundowns #KaizerChiefs pic.twitter.com/2kg7DGST8d
