Orlando Pirates have chosen to exile Monnapule Saleng and that raises a number of regarding questions on their decision-making.
Pirates spurned alleged R40 million presents
Not way back, Pirates had the chance to promote Monnapule Saleng to European suitors. Figures within the area of €2 million (only a shade underneath R40 million) have been talked about. However, the Buccaneers board decided to keep their star winger. Now that call seems to be a silly one. The mercurial star hasn’t made a single aggressive look in 2025. His final outing for the Sea Robbers was a goalless draw towards Al Ahly in December in a Caf Champions League group stage match. Ever since his scintillating 2022-2023 marketing campaign when he scored 15 objectives and equipped 11 assists in 30 matches throughout all competitions, he’s regarded a shadow of himself. The board doubtless regrets not promoting him then, and now they’re discovering it troublesome to handle a participant who’s dissatisfied along with his state of affairs.
New gamers within the body at Orlando Pirates
According to Soccer Laduma, winger Neo Mokoena and 19-year-old central defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi are coaching with the Pirates first group. Jose Riveiro is impressed with the pair.
Who is the ‘natural leader’ Mbokazi?
19-year-old central defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been coaching with the senior facet. The fashionable left-footer has impressed Jose Riveiro and the technical group along with his robust work ethic and funky, calm composure on the ball. It’s early days but, however the membership expects massive issues from the teen whose crisp distribution over quick and lengthy distances is a invaluable and uncommon asset from the left facet of central defence. Also, they see him as a pure chief.
Pirates journey to the Mother City subsequent
Pirates have been as a result of Golden Arrows on Wednesday night at 19:30 however the conflict was postponed. Influential midfield basic Makhehlene Makhaula will miss Pirates’ subsequent match, towards Cape Town City on Saturday 22 Feb, after he picked up a fourth reserving of the marketing campaign final trip towards Baroka within the Nedbank Cup Round of 16. Kabelo Dlamini began alongside Makhaula towards Baroka so he’ll maintain his place. Now, head coach Jose Riveiro should determine who will companion with him. The versatile expertise of Selaelo Rasebotja may come in useful.
What’s your opinion on how the membership has handled this complete Saleng saga?
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