Kaizer Chiefs’ long-standing interest in Monnapule Saleng has once again come under the spotlight after revelations made during a discussion on Robert Marawa’s podcast. According to the account shared, the Soweto giants had identified Saleng as a player they wanted to bring to Naturena, but their efforts were repeatedly frustrated by an individual within Orlando Pirates’ setup.
Chiefs were reportedly interested in Saleng even before he established himself as one of the most exciting attacking players in the Premier Soccer League. The club had been monitoring his development from his days at Orbit College and were prepared to make an approach as they believed he possessed the qualities needed to succeed at a club of Chiefs’ stature.
However, despite their interest and scouting efforts, the proposed move never materialised. The revelation suggests that one particular individual played a major role in preventing Chiefs from completing the deal, even when the player was still developing and attracting attention from bigger clubs.
The situation is particularly intriguing because the person allegedly involved in blocking the move is no longer associated with Orlando Pirates. That development has naturally raised questions among supporters about what could have been had the transfer been allowed to happen.
Saleng eventually continued his career at Pirates, where he developed into a dangerous attacking player and became a recognised name in South African football. His performances have since highlighted why Chiefs were interested in him in the first place.
For Kaizer Chiefs supporters, the revelation will undoubtedly leave them wondering whether Saleng could have become a major star in the famous gold and black colours. While the transfer never happened, the story provides another fascinating chapter in the intense rivalry between South Africa’s two biggest clubs.
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