Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 3-2 in the last match before a lengthy international break. Monnapule Saleng sparkled.
SALENG SIZZLED IN EPIC DERBY WIN
Monnapule Saleng has struggled to find his best form for the Buccaneers this season. Last term he dazzled with 15 goals and 11 assists from 30 appearances across all competitions. In 2023/24, however, he has been a shadow of his former self, but the 25-year-old reminded us of his class with a match-winning brace against Chiefs. Orlando Pirates boss Jose Riveiro took a big gamble by replacing Karim Kimvuidi with Saleng.
FIXTURES ON THE HORIZON
The Buccaneers travel to Sekhukhune on Saturday 30 March in their next fixture kicking off at 17:45. A Soweto Derby against Swallows follows that in Dobsonville on Wednesday 3 April at 19:30. Golden Arrows visit the Sea Robbers on Saturday 6 April at 17:00, and then Jose Riveiro’s defending Nedbank Cup champions must see off AmaZulu in this season’s quarter-finals. That clash takes place on Saturday 13 April at 18:00 at Moses Mabhida. Usuthu then visit Pirates for a DStv Premiership clash on Saturday the 20th with kickoff at 17:00.
IS ROMEO’S BUCS ADVENTURE OVER?
Kermit Erasmus’ Bucs contract expires in June. A source close to Soccer-Laduma reveals the club will decide on his future sooner rather than later but is leaning towards releasing the former Feyenoord, Rennes, Lens, Sundowns and SuperSport star. There are also huge doubts over the respective futures of Cameroonian star Souaibou Marou and Bafana Bafana man Zakhele Lepasa. Marou is reportedly wanted in Europe, while Lepasa’s inconsistency means he isn’t a realistic long-term number 9 ahead of Evidence Makgopa.
“He (Erasmus) is one of the players whose future will be decided at the end of the season when the club (Pirates) is making plans for next season,” said the source.
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