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Orbit College coach Pogiso Makhoye reveals what Monnapule Saleng told him after leaving Orlando Pirates - 'He’s excited to come back home and help the team'

Despite being frozen out at Bucs for several months, the PSL newcomers are hopeful that the 27-year-old forward is going to give them what they expect from him.

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  • Saleng loaned out
  • Confirmation came after speculation on his future mounted
  • Orbit College is happy for Saleng's return
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  • Monnapule Saleng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Orbit College head coach Pogiso Makhoye has revealed what Monnapule Saleng told him after Orlando Pirates confirmed that he was leaving on loan.

    Makhoye said the 27-year-old forward is excited about returning to his old club and that he is ready to help the team.

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  • Pogiso Makhoye, Orbit CollegeBackpage

    WHAT MAKHOYE SAID

    “He’s excited because he wants to come. We cannot bring a player who doesn’t want to be here, who is not going to help us,” Makhoye told Radio 2000 as quoted by iDiski Times.

    “I talk to him every day; he’s my son. He’s excited to come back home, to come and help the team," he added.

  • Monnapule Saleng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    WHAT IS MORE

    The tactician is confident that Saleng will give Orbit College the goals they would need in the 2025-26 season.

    “Even though it’s a bigger club, the football is the same. He knows the team; he knows me and what I want. I know him and what he can offer,” Makhoye added.

    “I’m the one who developed him; I’m the one who made sure he can play in all four positions – he can play as a 10, right wing, left wing, or even as a striker," he continued.

    “Having him and with the type of football that we play, he fits like a glove. He knows the team; he’s been here. Those who are coming from the outside will learn from him.

    "We know he’s bringing goals because I know he likes to score goals. Even in his last season here, in the ABC Motsepe, he scored 27 goals, so I’m happy.”

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  • Monnapule Saleng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    After a lot of speculation around his future, Pirates finally confirmed that the forward was leaving on a season-long loan.

    Saleng, who has not played for Pirates since December 2024, will now get to kick the ball again on the pitch after completing the switch back to his former club.

  • Monnapule Saleng, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    WHAT NEXT FOR SALENG?

    As Orbit College look forward to their debut Premier Soccer League campaign, they hope Saleng's experience in the top flight will come in handy for them.

    On the other hand, it is a chance for Saleng to show the world that he still has it despite the challenges he faced at Pirates.

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