Orlando Pirates have a strong squad but there are still some areas for improvement and concern. Here’s how we see it. Saleng and Dlamini have uncertain futures Monnapule Saleng has long been linked with the Pirates exit door.
Meanwhile, Kabelo Dlamini was mentioned as a target for Moroccan side Raja Casablanca . Interestingly, they’re coached by former Bucs boss Josef Zinnbauer who’s just one win away from securing the Botola Pro 1 league title ahead of soon-to-be Kaizer Chiefs boss Nasreddine Nabi. Although Dlamini’s not been a regular part of the furniture at the club, he did impress at the back end of 2022-23 with several notable contributions in the final third.
In 2023-2024 he got two goals and two assists from 18 league appearances . Inverted wingers are fashionable these days Dlamini and Saleng are creative lefties who favour cutting in off the right-hand side onto their favoured foot. If Pirates lose the pair of them, they’ll lack balance.
As things stand, Relebohile Mofokeng is the inverted option on the other flank so a left-footed upgrade/alternative is imperative. What are the options? Otladisa is yet to get going at Orlando Pirates Katlego Otladisa, who can operate as a number 10 or an inverted winger on the left-hand side, is still to announce himself at the club after being in and out of the side. He made a meagre nine appearances in the league last term.
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