Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that Mamelodi Sundowns forward Thapelo Masko won’t play any part in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations ahead of their semi final game against Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Maseko who has played as a substitute in all of their games at the tournament so far with a goal in the win over Namibia was subbed off in the quarter final win over Cape Verde with what looked like a hamstring injury.
Speaking at the pre match conference ahead of tomorrow’s game, Broos confirmed that the 21 year old won’t play any further part in the tournament, and due to administrative issues he won’t be replaced in the squad.
“A little update about the injured player, Thapelo Maseko – he has a muscle injury, grade 3, but he stays with us, he doesn’t go to South Africa and we won’t replace him”, he said before going further to explain why he won’t be replaced.
“There is trouble with visa and the flight and if we should replace him, this player will only arrive Thursday, or worst case Friday.
“So we don’t want to do that, even if we have no opportunities to solve the problem in the group. Thapelo will not be replaced but the tournament for him”.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman