Monnapule Saleng of Orlando Pirates and Bradley Cross of Maritzburg United during the DStv Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United at Orlando Stadium on February 17, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.With the most Man of the Man awards under his belt this season, Orlando Pirates attacker Monnapule Saleng has revealed the secret behind his electric form
Saleng is has had a sensational season for the Buccaneers this season, contributing 14 goals and five assists in his 25 appearances across all competitions, despite missing out on the first nine games of the season. The 25-year-old has also stepped-up for his side when needed most, including scoring a match-winning free-kick in the final of the MTN8 against AmaZulu and he believes the secret behind the performances that have earned him ten Man-of-the-Match awards is on the training field."I’m a hard worker when you’ve given me an instruction to do something. I’m able to do it with an open heart even. If I’m told to run for 90 minutes, I run for 90 minutes.
"After every game, I want to feel like I’ve worked hard. I’ve been like that since I was a child. My father always told me that I should always fight to be number one. In whatever I do, I should fight to be number one."Saleng is tipped to be a contender for this season’s Footballer of the Season and with four matches to play, as well as a Nedbank Cup semi-final clash, the speedy winger has a chance to strengthen his bid for the accolade.