Orbit College Denies Viral Apology Post Amid Monnapule Saleng Performance Claims
- Orbit College has moved to distance itself from a viral social media post that appeared to apologise for comments made about one of its players
- The post followed remarks from the club’s coach questioning the impact of a loanee who has struggled to find form since joining the team
- The club confirmed the statement was fake and emphasised its focus on supporting players, maintaining team unity, and handling such matters internally
Newly promoted Betway Premiership club Orbit College has distanced itself from a statement circulating on social media this week.
The post, which purported to be from the club, apologised to Orlando Pirates loanee Monnapule Saleng.
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The apology appeared to follow remarks by the club’s coach, Pogiso Makhonye, who had noted that Saleng has yet to live up to expectations since joining Orbit College on loan from Orlando Pirates. This has raised questions about the winger’s impact on the team.
Saleng joined Orbit College after a period of limited first-team action at Orlando Pirates. He had expressed excitement at the prospect of revitalising his career, but a slow start at his new club has seen his performances come under scrutiny.
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What did the coach say about Saleng's performance?
Speaking on Metro FM’s Sports Night Amplified with Andile Ncube, Makhonye suggested Saleng’s performances have been underwhelming and hinted at potential changes.
“So far, I think he’s not given us what we expected from him as a big player. A player who comes in with a big name, those are the things you need to assess as a team. Are we playing better when he’s in the team or when he’s not?" Makhonye said.
As seen in the tweet below:
What did Orbit College say about the 'fake' statement?
Orbit College clarified that the social media statement was fake. The post claimed that the club was apologising for the coach’s comments, emphasising the value of Saleng to the team and pledging to support his growth and well-being.
It also stated that the club would take care to communicate more thoughtfully in the future and that discussions were underway to resolve the matter internally.
The club reiterated that it remains committed to unity, respect, and constructive dialogue within the team and asked fans for understanding as they continue to strengthen the squad on and off the pitch.
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Saleng struggles at Pirates
Saleng during his time at the Buccaneers had been grappling with depression, a situation reportedly worsened by tensions within the club.
Sources close to the club suggested the winger felt undervalued, particularly when it came to his salary, which he reportedly believes did not match his contributions on the field.
The 26-year-old had not featured for the Buccaneers since December 2024 in a CAF Champions League clash against Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
Nkota joins a new club from Pirates
Briefly News also reported that Mohau Nkota has left Orlando Pirates to join a new club in the Saudi Professional League.
The South African youngster reportedly signed a three-year contract with his new club in the Middle East.
Source: Briefly News
