Monnapule Saleng scores twice as Orlando Pirates knocks Mamelodi Sundowns out of MTN8.
Biography
Monnapule Saleng (born March 13, 1998) is a South African football player. He is a midfielder for Orlando Pirates and the South African National football team.
As a Pirate player, Saleng’s jersey number is 14. The talented football player has displayed eye-catching performances in the Championship.
Monnapule left Free State Stars for Orlando Pirates ahead of the 2021/22 season.
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| Full Name: | Monnapule Kenneth Saleng |
| Born: | March 13, 1998 (age 25 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | South Africa |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Occupation: | Football Player |
| Current team: | Orlando Pirates |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Jersey Number: | 14 |
| Foot: | Left |
| Height: | 177 cm |
| Weight: | 58.5 kg |
Early Life
Monnapule Saleng was born on March 13, 1998, in South Africa. Growing up, he fell in love with football and loved to watch some players. He idolized the Netherlands legend Arjen Robben.
Career
Saleng is a talented footballer and plays as a midfielder at the Orlando Pirates. He moved from Free State Stars ahead of the 2021/22 season.
After becoming a Buccaneer, the winger went on loan at Swallows. He has also played for other teams like Warriors FC XI, South African National Football Team, and Orbit College FC.
News
Monnapule Saleng was the hero for the Buccaneers after scoring a second-half brace and making an assist to drag his team to the final of the MTN8.
The victory pushes the Buccaneers further in the competition. They will face the winner between AmaZulu and Kaizer Chiefs in the final on November 5.
Orlando Pirates are a win away from ending their trophy drought. The winger sent his team to the final and Sundowns packing later on.