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RUMOURS: Saleng, Tshobeni, Salum, Gavin Hunt to Kaizer Chiefs?
Today’s PSL rumour wrap has to revisit the Monnapule Saleng situation. Meanwhile, there’s also pressure on Kaizer Chiefs.
Rumours: 25 February 2025
- Remember the curious case of Luis Figo in 2000?
- Rushwin Dortley and Inacio Miguel arrived but that’s had a bad financial knock-on effect
- Monnapule Saleng’s future at Pirates is unclear; here’s a comprehensive recap of what we know
- 22-year-old Azola Tshobeni is ready to seize his moment with Orlando Pirates
- There have been suggestions that Gavin Hunt could take Choiefs back to the top of the tree
Salum to Kaizer Chiefs gathers steam?
According to SoccerLaduma, Chiefs have received encouragement in their chase of Tanzanian midfielder Feisal Salum. The 27-year-old is unlikely to stay at his current club Azam beyond the end of this season. An attacking midfielder with an eye for goal, Salum knows Nasreddine Nabi and Cedric Kaze well after working together at Yanga SC. The schemer has 41 caps for his country.
Orlando Pirates fumbled the Saleng bag
Not long ago, Pirates had the opportunity to sell Monnapule Saleng to European suitors. Figures in the region of €2 million (just a shade under R40 million) were mentioned. However, the Buccaneers board decided to keep their star winger. Now that decision appears to be a foolish one. The mercurial star hasn’t made a single competitive appearance in 2025. His last outing for the Sea Robbers was a goalless draw against Al Ahly in December in a Caf Champions League group stage match. Ever since his scintillating 2022-2023 campaign when he scored 15 goals and supplied 11 assists in 30 matches across all competitions, he’s looked a shadow of himself. They might end up losing the player for absolutely nothing if this standoff persists.
Sundowns odds-on to defend their crown
The Brazilians hold a commanding 12-point lead over their only credible challengers for the title, Orlando Pirates. The Buccaneers have three games in hand, but recent history suggests that Sundowns will have enough in the tank. This coming weekend, Pirates fans will temporarily wear their Chiefs hats and hope the Glamour Boys can take points off the runaway leaders. Kickoff between Sundowns and Chiefs is on Saturday 01 March at 15:30.
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