Monnapule Saleng's situation at Orlando Pirates has been a trending topic this week, with many supporters wondering where the Bafana Bafana international is.
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PSL fans from various factions have taken to Twitter/X to discuss the absence of winger Monnapule Saleng. The 26-year-old has not played for the team since December and has scored two goals in just three league appearances this season.
The online debate is dominated by the Happy People, who have expressed frustration over Saleng's absence, particularly given his pivotal role in the club's success over the past two seasons, including winning the Player's Player of the Season award in 2022/23.
So far this season, Saleng has netted five goals and provided an assist in 13 appearances across all competitions for the Sea Robbers, in what initially seemed like his comeback after a difficult 2023/24 campaign.
Speculation on Saleng being iced out of thee Bucs grew further when the ex-Swallows baller was spotted feeding cattle in what looked like a farm.
With conversation surround the player grew further when head coach, Jose Riveiro refused to answer the media on Saleng's situation.
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Here's what fans have been saying on fleet-footed winger online:
Monnapule Saleng just disappeared off the face of the earth. Top 5 hottest commodities in the PSL 2 seasons ago, a Bafana international, he has just stopped playing and no one credible can give us answers. The club, the coach, the player, the media, this is amateur league conduct
— Lesilo Rula (@kay_mahapa) February 13, 2025
Saleng must come back and play,the window will be open in June,nakhona it's no guarantee,We might still keep him for the culture
— Shamase (@uNdu_Mk) February 14, 2025
I don't see Monnapule Saleng coming back. Oh well it was good lad you gave us great Memories unfortunately life will have to go on without you
— 3-Peat ?????? (@trevor_mnini) February 13, 2025
Maybe everytime you tweet something we should all comment with "Where is Saleng"... maybe you'll take us serious https://t.co/kmMyk1YYIP
— KFX (@Blue_City_Fan) February 12, 2025
Pirates coach is saying it is not his responsibility to talk about Saleng situation.
— Mpho Alex (@mphoalex11) February 13, 2025
Mind you we were told there's no situation. Man is now home feeding cattle. From making them end their 10 years cup drought to getting this evil, awful treatment. Fear mafias pic.twitter.com/BC9PJlAXsE
The same opposition fans up in arms about Saleng right now...are the same people who were questioning and discrediting his football abilities when he was playing...even their club legends.
— The260ne (@the26one) February 14, 2025
We stand with Saleng in these difficult times. Age is still on your side you will bounce back pic.twitter.com/FBtdizNUuz
— Phura (@TaPhuras) February 13, 2025
They don't know what's happening with Saleng, they are trying to distract you from ??TS Galaxy 1 - 0 Mamelodi Sundowns. Don't fall for it
— ???????? (@alexsithole) February 13, 2025
Monnapule Saleng is contracted to Orlando Pirates for at least two more years, anyone who wants him must pay up! We're not running a charity organisation! pic.twitter.com/c5QH60h3XI
— Ro?ewa Mathephe (@Ronewa_Mathephe) February 13, 2025
I can testify to that, Monnapule Saleng ke le buccaneer! ??
— Success to José his team ???????????? (@molemo_ayanda) February 14, 2025
Bakhuthuze mkhuthuzi!! It's time to come back, mfanaka! ??????#OnceAlways?? pic.twitter.com/mEcyfrEKIk
life forces Monnapule Saleng to be a farmer because he can't stand the peanuts he is earning at Orlando Pirates anymore. ??#FreeSaleng ?? pic.twitter.com/kgJjQmD8Yk
— Shad Maoka (@archangelshad_m) February 13, 2025
Orlando Pirates Supporters of the past would have already gone to Rand Stadium to take matters into their own hands in relation to the Saleng issue. I'm talking about those who once paid Gordon Igesund a visit. Manje people are only claiming to care here on x. pic.twitter.com/Cyojp7LmW3
— Positional Play (@tmrzondo) February 13, 2025
Where is Saleng??? https://t.co/jqGS0YG4Wb
— SouthAfrican patriot (@seuchaj) February 12, 2025
People are just assuming what is happening with Saleng
— kopz (@kopzze) February 13, 2025
No one knows what Saleng is going through besides him,we can all clown about pre contracts, extensions and stuff pic.twitter.com/ac4Q5C7R8i
— sgegede happy Nhlapo (@sgegede03) February 13, 2025
I hope this is not some agenda for us to turn on our boy Saleng. pic.twitter.com/6H9B5n6GbI
— Mopheme???? (@sefothakarabel) February 13, 2025
I'm not a Pirates fan but where is Saleng? Him not playing is doing damage not only to Pirates but to SA football. I was hoping he'd be picked for Bafana Bafana and perform well there. We have a busy year. https://t.co/bW5dHgZVey
— M P H O ???? (@mphoray22) February 12, 2025
Let those who want to talk about Saleng continue to do so as they are pleased.
— ???????????? (@ZukzFranco) February 13, 2025
It's their time, data and opinions.
Meanwhile others can continue to support the other players who are representing the club.
Regardless of any individual brilliance no player is bigger than…
Where is Monapule Saleng???
— MHLONISHWA???? (@Mhlonishwa_S) February 14, 2025
Where happening with Monapule Saleng ???
Why are we not updated with regards to Monapule Saleng???
Is he coming back???
Please take us serious hle
Enough is enough?????? #BringBackSaleng #BringBackSaleng #BringBackSaleng #BringBackSaleng #BringBackSaleng #BringBackSaleng pic.twitter.com/iDRel0JwLe
— DMN4ever?? (@DMN4ever) February 14, 2025
Bring back Saleng pic.twitter.com/PwYyPn4bOM
— Mosarwane (@popomosarwane) February 14, 2025
?????? pic.twitter.com/aZSF3uhSWv
— Koffie (@Koffie_TB) February 14, 2025
