Orlando Pirates will compete in the Betway Premiership without Monnapule Saleng for the first time in three years.
The 27-year-old from Bloemhof, North West, has left the club on loan after delivering 25 goals and 17 assists in 70 games since June 2022.
According to Orlando Pirates’ rather shocking statement, Saleng has moved to his former club Orbit College on a season-long loan.
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“Orlandopiratesfc.com can also confirm that an agreement has been reached with Orbit College FC for the loan of Monnapule Saleng,” the club stated. “The 27-year-old will spend the 2025/26 season with the newly crowned outfit… Full story here.
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SIPHO MBULE REKINDLES CAREER AT ORLANDO PIRATES
Orlando Pirates are currently in Marbella preparing for the looming 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, under the newly appointed Moroccan head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou.
What caught our attention wasn’t just his appearances, but the unusual squad number marked on his training kit: 39 — a far cry from the more traditional central midfield numbers.
Is it a true symbol of a fresh start or a statement of humility, especially given Mbule’s well-documented bad-boy image? Some Orlando Pirates fans believe it may simply be a pre-season number that could change once the final squad list is confirmed… Full story here.
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