Why Pirates will loan Saleng out AND extend his deal

Monnapule Saleng has reportedly extended his Orlando Pirates contract, but he’ll be leaving the club on loan for 2025-2026. Why?

27-year-old winger Saleng hasn’t featured for the club since December 2024.

Pirates see this as an ideal opportunity for the talented star to get back into the groove of first-team football.

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Saleng to extend his Orlando Pirates contract

Monnapule Saleng’s exile from the first team at Pirates has been a puzzling issue. Now, with the arrival of Oswin Appollis and the continuing emergence of Mohau Nkota, his pathway to first-team football is blocked. The board is presumably protecting the player’s future resale value, especially if he impresses while out on loan and attracts bids for his services.

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Saleng to revive his fortunes with Orbit College?

According to SABC Sport, Monnapule Saleng will move to Orbit College on loan for the 2025-2026 season. The 2022-2023 PSL Player of the Season has become a fringe figure at Pirates since that dazzling campaign over two years ago.

“SABC Sport has established that Orlando Pirates are in advanced discussions to loan out winger Monnapule Saleng to their Betway Premiership rivals. Talks are ongoing between the Soweto giants and newly promoted outfit Orbit College to help revive the player’s career. To help him find his feet again, SABC Sport has been informed that Saleng is edging closer to a loan spell at Orbit College, who were promoted to the Premier Soccer League top-flight last month.”

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Will Saleng sizzle for Orbit College next season?

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