Orlando Pirates legend: Saleng not a candidate for best PSL player award

Orlando Pirates legend Benedict Vilakazi has differed with those who believe Monnapule Saleng has done enough to be considered PSL’s best.

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Saleng has been one of Pirates’ best players this season as he has contributed immensely in the final third by creating and scoring goals.

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He has netted seven goals across all competitions while providing four assists but Vilakazi doesn’t think the left-footer deserves the accolade.

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And for Vilakazi, while Saleng may have the backing of the majority of Pirates fans, he turns to disappear a lot on the pitch.

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Vilakazi said perhaps Saleng would be his candidate for the individual award next season provided he maintains the same form.

SALENG NOT YET THERE TO DESERVE TO WIN PSL’S BEST PLAYER AWARD

“For me, he is one of the players that are coming up in the sense that there are some moments where he comes to the party and makes things happen. After that you look at him, he is quiet, so for me not the player of the season,” Vilakazi told iDiskiTV.

“No, I’m not going to count him as the player of the season. Maybe next season, if he can continue with what he is doing now. He is coming up; he is not yet there. When you look at him, he is not a player that you can really rely on him to carry the team for ninety minutes.

“They (fans) will always love him because he is a player that is shining for the team. He does make things happen in the team so definitely, they will love him, and they will support him and choose him as a player of the season,” concluded Vilakazi.

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