Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng appears again within the swing of issues following 4 months of exile – followers nonetheless don’t know whether or not he’s staying or leaving.
The 27-year-old, albeit noticed in a number of coaching classes this month, is but to make a match-day squad, final that includes on December 7 within the Buccaneers Champions League conflict in opposition to Al Ahly.
Having been in hibernation for thus lengthy, Saleng’s incapability to register first-team minutes this yr isn’t shocking because the Bloemhof native returns to match health. With him again in coaching, there’s likelihood Orlando Pirates have him taking part in earlier than the top of the season.
New coach inbound?
Jose Riveiro’s departure has Orlando Pirates scrambling for his successor. Based on experiences, they’ve shortlisted Pitso Mosimane as their precedence substitute.
“There are a couple of coaches to be thought of for various causes, however apparently it’s believed that Pitso [Mosimane] is their most well-liked candidate,” a supply revealed.
“It’s believed that he’s their first precedence in the intervening time. That’s what the workforce needs as issues stand. Even when they haven’t spoken to him (behind the scenes) but, he’s their first precedence.
“They’re saying in the event that they (Pirates) managed to work with Jose Riveiro for 3 years, then why can’t they go for a coach like Pitso? So, they know what they’re in search of, they usually know high quality doesn’t come low-cost,” the supply added.
“However as , though he’s their first precedence, he isn’t the one one they’re taking a look at. As I mentioned, there are various factors they’re taking a look at.”
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