‘Masandawana, meet our latest arrival, Monnapule Saleng,’ said Sundowns on social media.
Mamelodi Sundowns have announced the surprise signing of Monnapule Saleng from Orlando Pirates, in a move that is set to become one of the biggest talking points of the current transfer window.
Sundowns step in
Saleng had been on a season-long loan at ORBIT College from the Buccaneers, but Sundowns have now stepped in to secure his signature. The winger showed glimpses of his old form while turning out for the Betway Premiership newcomers.
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Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe had previously promised the arrival of new faces during the January transfer window, and Saleng has become the first official addition at Chloorkop.
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Masandawana, meet our latest arrival, Monnapule Saleng. Pace, power, and pure ambition as he joins the Home of the Champions. ๐
Let the messages of support roll in โฌ๏ธ#Sundowns #WelcomeSaleng pic.twitter.com/SLlvSvFpVQ
โ Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) January 9, 2026
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โMasandawana, meet our latest arrival, Monnapule Saleng. Pace, power, and pure ambition as he joins the Home of the Champions. ๐๐ข๐ด๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ข๐ธ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข ๐ช๐ด ๐ฑ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฅ๐ง๐ช๐ฆ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฑ๐ถ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐จ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ญ๐ถ๐ฃ,โ Sundowns confirmed across all their social media platforms.
A fan favourite
The exciting winger quickly became a fan favourite during his time at Pirates before unexpectedly falling out of favour, and he will now be eager to rediscover his best form. During his loan spell at ORBIT College, Saleng scored two goals and registered three assists in 11 league appearances.