Orlando Pirates have done a Mamelodi Sundowns, and a storm of criticism is coming. A controversial clause in Monnapule Saleng’s loan deal to newly promoted Betway Premiership side Orbit College FC has emerged.
The clause prevents Saleng and two other Orlando Pirates loanees at the Mswenko Boys from participating in both league fixtures against their parent club during the 2025/26 season.
Saleng, aged 27, has 25 goals and 17 assists in 70 games for Orlando Pirates and was expected to be a major drawcard for Orbit College against the Sea Robbers.
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“He won’t be able to play, “Orbit head coach Pogiso Makhoye confirmed on 947’s MSW. “Him, [Thuso] Moleleki and [Yanga] Madiba, so it’s not only Saleng.”
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The Betway Premiership rookies, having gained promotion from the Motsepe Foundation Championship via playoffs, will start life in the top division away to AmaZulu FC on Saturday, August 9. The game against the Buccaneers will be on 26 August at the Orlando Stadium.
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates will host Sekhukhune United on the same day at 17:30.
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