Vilakazi Insists Monnapule Saleng Exit Benefits Mamelodi Sundowns, Not a Setback for Pirates

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Benedict Vilakazi views Monnapule Saleng’s move as a boost for Mamelodi Sundowns neither was it a setback for Orlando Pirates.

Saleng was confirmed as the defending champions’ second acquisition of the January transfer window on Friday. The winger spent the opening half of the season on loan at newly promoted Orbit College, contributing two goals and three assists in 12 matches across all competitions.

Tso believes that Orlando Pirates will not view Monnapule Saleng’s departure as a loss, noting that the club had already loaned out the 27-year-old due to limited playing time and had brought in replacements.

“I wouldn’t say Pirates have truly lost him,” Tso told iDiski TV. “Before he went on loan, he wasn’t really part of the first team, and we had already looked to bring in players to fill his role.”

“That’s why the club pursued players like [Oswin] Appollis and [Tshepang] Moremi. Yes, he moved to Orbit, and many assumed that was the end of the story, but I’ve always felt it was good for him to join a team with less pressure. It allowed him to develop and perhaps create opportunities for the future.”

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“What matters most is that he puts in the work, and his stint at Orbit seems to have paid off, as he’s now signed for Sundowns. It’s a delicate situation—sure, selling a player can strengthen another team, but Pirates had to ask themselves: why keep someone who was on loan, not part of our plans, and for whom we were willing to accept a transfer fee? We had already moved on, replacing him with two or three players in his position.”

Kenny Gee

Pirates sold leremi teko lorch saleng to sundowns nothing is new pirates remained strong as before

Qonda Akhona

Tso n Tso the deal is only good for the boy financially,he is not going to make a difference,njengoba Jnr eshilo banawo player afana naye e.g Tapelo Morena and Maseko.credit must be given to Pirates for releasing the boy.Pirates was bashed so much for holding up on Mofokeng now they don't have anything to talk about they say we are strengthening the opposition

Mbulelo_mighty

Saleng might be benched most of the times, but ke asikho lapho.

B-e-n-e-d-i-c-t

Saleng is a Worldclass player and he doesn't need to prove anything to anyone. He should just go out there and enjoy his soccer at peace period.

kgauza

Obvious guys this guy is a star and Sundowns is a big team with big players, I see him doing very very well and getting back to old self and even more coz he's gonna eat now

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Sundowns thrash ABC Motsepe side

Briefly News also reported that Mamelodi Sundowns ran riot over an ABC Motsepe side in a friendly game ahead of the Premier Soccer League return.

The reigning Betway Premiership champions are looking forward to reclaiming the top spot from Orlando Pirates in the second half of the season.

Source: Briefly News