Overview
- The club announced the winger's arrival on January 9 as its first confirmed addition of the January window, following chairman Tlhopie Motsepe's pledge to reinforce.
- Saleng joins after spending the first half of the season on loan at ORBIT College, a move that followed a reported fallout with Pirates management.
- During his loan, he registered two goals and three assists in 11 league appearances for the Betway Premiership newcomers.
- Supporters reacted with mixed views on social media, with many drawing comparisons to Thembinkosi Lorch’s 2024 move from Pirates to Sundowns.
- Reports note his five-year Pirates spell included a reported 70 appearances with 25 goals and 17 assists, and observers suggest a strong second half could revive his Bafana Bafana prospects.