Orlando Pirates are preparing for a crucial match against Richards Bay, with young star Relebohile Mofokeng nearing a suspension. Meanwhile, the club grapples with the continued absence of winger Monnapule Saleng, who has been missing from the team for weeks.
Premier Soccer League side Orlando Pirates have their sights set on Richards Bay and Kaizer Chiefs, with talk swirling around young superstar Relebohile Mofokeng. After a string of recent yellow cards, the 20-year-old Mofokeng is just one booking away from an automatic suspension. If he receives another caution, he will miss the Soweto Derby against Chiefs next weekend. Manager Jose Riveiro has several options in wide areas, so he may choose to protect his prized asset for this encounter.
Decisions like these highlight why elite managers command such high salaries. The mercurial winger Monnapule Saleng scored a match-winning brace to help Pirates to a 3-2 victory against Kaizer Chiefs in April 2024. The 26-year-old has been mysteriously absent from training and matchday squads in recent weeks, sparking a media frenzy about his whereabouts. The club has cited 'private' reasons for his absence. Saleng has only made three appearances in the Betway Premiership this season, managing two goals. He hasn't featured in a competitive match for the club since 2025.This could be a case of déjà vu for Chiefs, as Saleng was completely out of the picture in the lead-up to the last meeting between these two teams. Could history repeat itself, with Saleng emerging from the shadows to once again defeat the Glamour Boys? Bucs fans face a dilemma: risk Mofokeng against Richards Bay or rest him for the upcoming Soweto Derby?
ORLANDO PIRATES KAIZER CHIEFS RELEBOHILE MOFOKENG MONNAPULE SALENG SOWETO DERBY
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