FC Copenhagen coach hails Thapelo Maseko after brace heroics in Odense heavy win

FC Copenhagen coach Bo Svensson has praised South African international Thapelo Maseko following his brace heroics in the sides emphatic 5-0 victory over OB Odense in the Danish league.

The former Mamelodi Sundowns man produced a standout display for the Danish giants, finding the back of the net twice as Copenhagen swept aside their opponents in a dominant performance.

Maseko’s first goal particularly caught the attention of Svensson, who described the finish as an impressive strike while also highlighting the winger’s work rate and discipline off the ball.

“Maseko’s first goal was a really nice strike, and he also worked hard for the team and did his job,” Svensson said, according to the club’s media pages.

The coach’s comments underline the qualities he values in Maseko beyond his goalscoring contribution, with the 22-year-old also expected to contribute to the team’s overall structure and defensive work.

Svensson was also pleased with the way the new players performed in the convincing victory, insisting the result demonstrated the strength available within his squad.

“We showed again that we have a strong group, where the new players performed well, and where those who came on from the bench during the game also made a difference — which is as we have seen before, and as it should be at FC Copenhagen,” he added.

For Maseko, the performance represents another encouraging moment in his adaptation to Danish football.

Having arrived from Sundowns, the winger has been tasked with making his mark at one of Denmark’s biggest clubs, and his two-goal display against OB Odense provides further evidence of his growing influence.

More importantly, Svensson’s praise suggests that Maseko’s value to the team is not limited to his ability to score goals. His willingness to work hard and fulfil his tactical responsibilities has clearly impressed the Copenhagen coach.

With the South African now gaining confidence and earning recognition from his manager, Maseko will be hoping his latest performance can serve as a springboard for an even bigger role at FC Copenhagen.

The brace may have grabbed the headlines, but for Svensson, it was Maseko’s overall contribution that made the performance particularly pleasing.