Salary Rumours Swirl Over Monnapule Saleng Absence From Orlando Pirates

Monnapule Saleng has been a bizarre absentee from the Orlando Pirates lineup going on three months, and now it has emerged that it may be due to a failed move abroad and unhappiness over his wages at the club.

Sunday World quotes Salengs close friend Boikanyo Maine, with some staggering allegations.

After a move to Al Ahly reportedly fell through, Saleng opted not attend training which prompted his exclusion from the side since.

Saleng was last in action for Pirates on December 7 when they hosted Al Ahly, in a Caf Champions League match at Orlando Stadium which ended in a goalless draw.

The 26-year-old has not been reported as injured, and is believed to have not featured for Pirates due to undisclosed personal reasons.