Orlando Pirates midfielder Monnapule Saleng says coach Jose Riveiro told him to go and enjoy himself after scoring two goals in the derby.
'We were in a rush in the first half, especially in their box, and our decision making was wrong,' said Saleng.Orlando Pirates two-goals hero Monnapule Saleng says coach Jose Riveiro’s message to him was to go out and enjoy himself in their meeting with rivals Kaizer Chiefs in a DStv Premiership Soweto derby on Saturday.Saleng hasn’t been getting much game time for Pirates this season, despite being their best player in the last campaign.
“It was a derby and I haven’t scored in the derby for a long time. So, it was all about enjoying myself and bringing back my confidence.”Having gone into half-time behind, Saleng reveals they had a talk as players to go out and relax so that they can crack Chiefs’ defence. “Firstly, thanks to all the fans for filling up the derby. I hope in your eyes the game was good,” said the Amakhosi mentor.
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