Monnapule Saleng inspires Pirates to a Soweto Derby win

Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng scored a brace to inspire the Buccaneers to a 3-2 win over Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday afternoon.before finishing the game off in the second half.

Before the game, Saleng only played 13 league games scoring twice as he struggled for form and consistency.Saleng looked lively early on and despite Amakhosi taking the lead, the Buccaneers looked to hit back immediately and were rewarded. In the 24th minute, Saleng unleashed a left-foot strike to beat Bruce Bvuma to give Pirates their deserved equalizer.

Having led for the first time in the match, Pirates managed to hold on to their 3-2 lead to complete a league double over Chiefs.A brace for the winger was applauded by Jose Riveiro, saying the old ‘Saleng’ was back.winger was named the Players’ Player of the Season last year after helping the team finish second in the DStv Premiership.Orlando Pirates next play Hungry Lions in the round of 16 of the Nedbank Cup on Saturday.

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