Oscarine Masuluke (born 23 April 1993) is a South African professional

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who plays as a

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for Baroka FC. He previously played for TS Sporting. On 30 November 2016, Masuluke gained attention after his last-minute

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goal earned Baroka a 1–1 draw with the

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. The goal was later nominated for the 2017

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. Masuluke finished second in the voting, with

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elected the winner and

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taking third. On 27 February 2018, he was released by Baroka following allegations that he and other teammates drank on the team bus. He joined

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side TS Sporting in summer 2018. He made 33 league appearances for them before leaving in 2018. He returned to Baroka on a three-year deal in September 2020.

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* 1993 births Living people South African men's soccer players Baroka F.C. players South African Premier Division players Men's association football goalkeepers TS Sporting F.C. players National First Division players {{SouthAfrica-footy-bio-stub