RATE the RUMOURS: Saleng to Kaizer Chiefs, Madiba to Pirates
Today’s rumours, rated.
Today’s rumour ratings look at smoke in the PSL and whether there’s any fire. Saleng to Kaizer Chiefs and a new player at Pirates are the topics.
Madiba to Orlando Pirates
Soccer Laduma has it on good authority that versatile 23-year-old Yanga Madiba is on the verge of a breakthrough into the Orlando Pirates’ first team. Comfortable on both flanks, the promising star can operate in midfield or defence.
RUMOUR RATING: 8/10. This sounds as though it’s in the pipeline.
How Mbokazi became an Orlando Pirates regular
5 March 2025 might go down as a big day in the history of the club. 19-year-old Mbekezeli Mbokazi made his Orlando Pirates debut and we might look back on that as a huge watershed moment. It was a 1-0 win for Pirates and, fittingly, Mbokazi marked his bow with a clean sheet. It’s the first of many, and DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach Joseph Makhanya has played a big role in his rise to prominence. Mbokazi has started subsequent matches against SuperSport in the Nedbank Cup (he scored the opener in a 2-2 draw, Pirates eventually prevailed on penalties) and against Stellenbosch in a 0-0 draw. Mbokazi was man of the match in that thrilling cup tie against Matsatsantsa. He started and shone in Pirates’ superb 2-1 win over leaders Sundowns. It’s a result that breathes new life into a title challenge that seems to be fading out.
Saleng to Kaizer Chiefs?
Freddie Hiney believes Monnapule Saleng will do the unthinkable and make the switch from Orlando Pirates to Chiefs. Sounds farfetched.
RUMOUR RATING: 0/10. Chiefs will win the Betway Premiership before this happens.
New transfer strategy at Naturena
According to SoccerLaduma, Chiefs are pivoting their recruitment strategy by targeting players who aren’t being chased by rival clubs from the Betway Premiership.
Will Saleng move abroad or stay in the PSL?
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