Orlando Pirates news: 38-player squad and loaned superstar
The Buccaneers, who face Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semifinals on Saturday, have one of the biggest rosters in the Betway Premiership this season after a busy transfer window that brought in names like Oswin Appollis and Sipho Mbule.
With fierce competition in every position, Ouaddou says the challenge is keeping every player involved.
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'In my previous clubs I worked with 25 or 28 players,' Ouaddou told the media. 'Here it's 38…' Full story here. Orlando Pirates players inspect the pitch at the Orlando Stadium before facing Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8. Image: orlandopiratesfc
Orlando Pirates forward Monnapule Saleng is expected to show confidence and have a new impact again in the Betway Premiership.
A change of scenery is set to work in his favour. At Orbit College, Saleng is expected to regain the energy and joy that once defined his game at Orlando Pirates.
Once stuck in a career lull, the loaned winger will likely show signs of the form that made him one of the league's most exciting players not too long ago.
Orlando Pirates news: Congolese midfielder and Ouaddou support
'With Saleng, we're just giving him the love and making sure that he fully enjoys the game again,' Orbit College coach Pogiso Makhoye…Full story here.
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