Orlando Pirates star Saleng is a Kaizer Chiefs supporter at heart?
Monnapule Saleng has a Kaizer Chiefs history. Will he do the unthinkable this winter and leave Orlando Pirates for their Soweto rivals?
An Amakhosi supporter as a boy, Saleng explained in the Sowetan back in 2022 via SABC Sport: 'I should have played for Chiefs because there was a scout from the club who was following me at Free State Stars.
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It's not the first time Kaizer Chiefs have scouted a Congolese striker. Fans will remember that things didn't pan out so well for Christian Saile. Maxwell Nzengeli played six times in the Champions League last season but failed to trouble the scorers, so he's hardly set the world alight. As ever, there is pressure on the Chiefs board to make a big splash this window. Nzengeli has five caps and one goal for DR Congo.
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Utility defender Kabelo Nkgwesa has been promoted to the club's first-team setup. With Happy Mashiane failing to impress when given a chance at left-back, Bradley Cross is the club's only genuine option in that position. Edmilson Dove, just back from injury, is the wrong side of 30 and a natural central defender. Paseka Mako arrives as the club's senior option in the position.
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Is Saleng going to stay in South Africa next season?
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