iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has heaped huge praise on Bafana Bafana winger Thapelo Maseko who had a stellar game in the side’s stalemate against Czechia on Thursday.
The two sides played to a 1-1 draw in their second group-stage match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the USA, leaving South Africa rock bottom while the Czechians are in third, and sit in sixth place in the best 12 third-placed teams.
Teboho Mokoena scored Bafana’s only goal, equalising from the penalty spot after Michal Sadílek had given the European side the lead inside six minutes.
Maseko, 22, was on loan at Cypriot outfit AEL Limassol from Mamelodi Sundowns until the end of the last season, where he netted two goals with a single assist in 15 outings.
He was given a starting berth by Hugo Broos on the right wing and did not disappoint as South Africa claimed a valuable point.
Speaking on iDiski TV, Khanye applauded how Maseko going to Europe has improved his game as well as playing role in the penalty awarded to Bafana.
“Maseko; the boy went to Europe I think he has improved that’s for me,” he said.
“Creating opportunities, getting behind the defence. Even the penalty he’s the one who created it.
“Mudau and Maseko had an understanding. Maseko was slotting in on the inside.”
SA wrap up their group stage campaign against South Korea on Thursday, 25 June.
The decisive clash is scheduled to take place at the Estadio Monterrey in Mexico, with kick-off set for 3:00 AM (SAST) in the early morning.
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