Pogiso Makhoye reveals departure of Monnapule Saleng from Orbit College caught them by surprised as they are now set on signing Ben Motshwari

Pogiso Makhoye has disclosed Monnapule Saleng’s departure from Orlando Pirates via Orbit College to Mamelodi Sundowns caught them by surprise.

Makhoye revealed the midfielder was the centre of their game plans.

Saleng arrived at the North West-based side on loan from Pirates for the whole season but he left them midway through the campaign for Chloorkop side Sundowns.

“Saleng was a surprise, it happened so quick we didn’t expect it and when we heard Saleng has been sold to Mamelodi Sundowns and the game plan was around him,” he told the media.

“So, we had to find a way to play without him we struggled against Sundowns because our game plan was around Saleng and Makhaba.”

Makhoye revealed Orbit College are on the verge of signing former AmaZulu and Orlando Pirates midfielder Ben Motswari.

“Yes, Ben Motswari is training with us, he is looking sharp with the experience I think he will assist us,” he said.

“Ben is training with us and I think he will assist the team. We need a player like him.”

They are in a precarious position – second from bottom – and a player of Motswari’s calibre may aid their hopes of surviving.

This Saturday they play Golden Arrows away from home in a Nedbank Cup match.