Saleng Orlando Pirates MTN8

Saleng is a wanted man. ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Mokoena gets away with HEAVY tackle on Orlando Pirates ace?

Orlando Pirates star Monnapule Saleng was on the receiving end of a horror Teboho Mokoena tackle. Watch the incident below.

Saleng Orlando Pirates MTN8

Saleng is a wanted man. ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Referee Abongile Tom is the centre of attention following Orlando Pirates’ victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final.

The Buccaneers won back-to-back MTN8 titles on Saturday night after dramatically defeating Mamelodi Sundowns in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw.

Mamelodi Sundowns had three penalty calls waved away however they will feel lucky knowing they finished the match with 11 players after seeing Teboho Mokoena’s tackle on Monnapule Saleng.

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Did Mokoena get away with red card for tackle on Orlando Pirates star?

Take a look at Teboho Mokoena’s heavy tackle on Monnapule Saleng in the MTN8 final? Did the Bafana Bafana star deserve a red card? Let us know in the comments section below the article.

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In other news, Orlando Pirates legend Jomo Sono has heaped praise on Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena.

Mokwena’s side have successfully qualified for yet another CAF Champions League group stage round.

Mokwena’s side are also running away with the DStv Premiership title, after an incredible 100% start to the campaign with eight wins in as many matches.

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Pirates legend Jomo heaps praise on Mokwena

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“I think the difference with him is [that] he’s passionate about football, he’s passionate about coaching.” the Orlando Pirates icon said as quoted by SABC SPORT.

“He works so hard, I think Rhulani Mokwena works 24 hours that guy, I don’t think he sleeps. I don’t think he’s got a bed, I think his bed is a laptop. He just wants to look at football, new tactics, and blah, blah, blah. You can see the signs of hard work.

“I think at Sundowns they gave him the platform, I think other teams didn’t give him the platform – they didn’t understand, they wanted the success now.”

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