This week’s episode of LeKokoLaSpace featured four guests: Masebe Qina of Soccer Laduma, Fifa-accredited football agent Clinton Mpahlele, football administrator Floyd Mbele, and Unplayable’s Tiyani Mabasa. Together, they delved into the status of Mmonapule Saleng at Orlando Pirates.
Saleng’s last appearance for Pirates was on December 7 during a Caf Champions League match against Al Ahly.
Since then, the 26-year-old has been absent from the squad, sparking speculation that the player is unhappy after the club allegedly rejected an offer for him to move to the Gulf.
In the recent transfer window, reports emerged that Kaizer Chiefs were interested in bringing the Bloemfontein-born player to Naturena. However, no official offer was made by the Glamour Boys.
LeKokoLaSpace also learned that Pirates have exercised their option to extend Saleng’s contract for two more years.
Additionally, it was revealed that agents from the North and the Gulf often bypass proper protocol when negotiating a player’s move, approaching the player directly instead of the club.
For a deeper dive into this trending topic in South African football, click the link below to listen to the full episode as the panel unpacks the situation.
— LeKoKo (@UncappedLekoko) February 13, 2025
