Orlando Pirates have let go of 15 footballers as they continue to refine and reshape a young-looking squad into title challengers.
Four prominent attackers have left the club.
Will the board look back on this as a watershed moment?
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Orlando Pirates gamble on Saleng
Of the 15 exits from Pirates, four attackers stand out. Mohau Nkota left for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq. 27-year-old mercurial winger Monnapule Saleng is back at his old club Orbit College for a season-long loan after being frozen out at Mayfair. Meanwhile, industrious striker Zakhele Lepasa and winger Katlego Otladisa have been released.
New players at Orlando Pirates
Meanwhile, 12 new faces have arrived at Orlando Pirates. Midfield magician Sipho Mbule and Bafana winger Oswin Appollis are the headline arrivals. Tshepho Mashiloane and Nkosikhona Ndaba add depth in the full-back areas, while 22-year-old Lebone Seema has settled straight into the side, looking comfortable at centre back.
Nkota speaking Afrikaans to his new teammate in Saudi Arabia?
Will Saleng play again for Pirates?
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