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Sundowns and Bafana Winger Announced by a Big Club in Denmark
The 22-year-old joins after scoring the winning goal against South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and coach Bo Svensson praised his pace.
- On Tuesday, F.C. Copenhagen announced the signing of South Africa winger Thapelo Maseko from Mamelodi Sundowns on a four-year contract. The 22-year-old joins the Danish Superliga club.
- His transfer follows a standout FIFA World Cup performance where Maseko scored the winning goal against South Korea. He previously revitalized his career on loan at AEL Limassol after falling out of favor at Sundowns.
- Copenhagen head coach Bo Svensson told the club website: "In Thapelo, we get an explosive, dynamic player with exceptional qualities in direct, 1-on-1 situations." Director Kristjaan Speakman said the club is building a balanced squad.
- Inspired by Bafana star and Copenhagen icon Sibusiso Zuma, Maseko expressed his excitement about the move. "I have come here to make a difference and leave my mark," he said.
- Copenhagen faces a UEFA Conference League playoff tie against Finland's Inter Turku beginning tomorrow, August 20. The team has started the Danish Superliga season with three consecutive wins.
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Former South African international striker Tafelo Maseko has signed a four-year contract with FC Copenhagen of Denmark. He scored the winning goal against South Korea in the recent CONCACAF World Cup, leading the team to its first-ever advancement to the Round of 32. Having achieved his dream of playing in a major European league with this transfer, Maseko is expected to be a key asset in the team's attack.
Winger Thapelo Maseko is moving to FC Copenhagen, where he has been given a contract until 2030.
·Aarhus, Denmark
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FC Copenhagen have announced Thapelo Maseko as the new man for the Lions. The South African international has been bought on a free transfer from Mamelodi Sundowns
·Copenhagen, Denmark
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