Move over Lorch, Saleng is Orlando Pirates’ chosen one now
On international duty, Monnapule Saleng has shown that he is the clear future of Orlando Pirates and his time is now.
Lucky Lekgwathi feels that rising star Monnapule Saleng will be a central player for Orlando Pirates for years to come.
Lekgwathi has had his eye on Saleng for some time and has tried to impress upon his the importance of his role at the Buccaneers.
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MONNAPULE SALENG TO LEAD ORLANDO PIRATES TO GLORY
With the DStv Premiership’s Players’ Player of the Season and MTN8 Last Man Standing awards from last season already in his locker, Lekgwathi believes Saleng could be a difference-maker in the club’s pursuit of another league title.
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“He can carry Pirates. I first met him in Polokwane and we took a picture together and spoke about a lot of things, but most importantly I explained to him what it means to wear that jersey number 14,” Lekgwathi told SowetanLive.
He added: “I told him the history of that number and that there are people who have worn it before and didn’t represent it properly.
Lekgwathi urged him to keep working: “I also asked him what he is busy with as it was off-season that time and he told me he was doing some extra training. I further advised him to keep doing that so he can stay ahead of other players and when the season started he was so lethal and uncontrollable,” he said.
NEW SEASON BRINGS FRESH EXPECTATIONS
Pirates are currently in Spain for their pre-season camp with Jose Riveiro introducing a new approach at the club.
Silverware and second place was enough to keep everyone just about happy last term but more is expected of Pirates in the coming season.
Orlando Pirates kick-off their PSL campaign on 5 August when they travel to the Cape to face Stellenbosch FC.