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Hotshot Monnapule Saleng scores hat-trick as Orlando Pirates ... (Independent Online)

Monnapule Saleng found the back of the net three times as Orlando Pirates hammered Soweto rivals Swallows FC in Friday's DStv Premiership match.

Pirates led 1-0 at the break. Saleng wasn’t done with the onslaught, though, as he scored his third goal of the night in stoppage time to crown a perfect homecoming that probably set him apart from the rest in the league. And boy, they hit the top gear from the outset as they found the early lead from Saleng who slotted him with a cheeky backheel after a great build-play from Pirates.

Pirates bracing themselves for difficult tie against Swallows (Citizen)

Pirates assistant coach Sergio Almenara has revealed that it's been a long week for Bucs trying to forget about the derby loss to Chiefs.

We are expecting a tough game, but we are expecting and hoping that we are facing the game with a guarantee (of three points).” Maela is suspended after being sent off during the match against Chiefs. “Two weeks ago I said all the games in the last phase of the season are difficult because everyone is fighting for something.

Classic Soweto derby to be rekindled between Bucs and Birds (Johannesburg Sunday World)

Orlando Pirates will contest in yet another Soweto derby when they clash with Swallows FC in a DStv Premiership league encounter.

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Orlando Pirates' XI to face Swallows FC: Makhaula and Dlamini start ... (Goal.com)

Orlando Pirates have revealed their starting line-up which will face Swallows FC in a Soweto Derby clash on Friday.

Check out Bucs' starting line-up. Sandile Mthethwa, Kabelo Dlamini, Deon Hotto and Makhehlene Makhuala are the new faces in the starting line-up. Orlando Pirates have revealed their starting line-up ahead of Friday's PSL clash against Swallows FC.

Orlando Pirates name starting XI for Swallows FC clash (The South African)

Take a look at how both Swallows FC and Orlando Pirates lineup for tonight's DStv Premiership Soweto derby below.

[ALSO READ • Orlando Pirates star linked with blockbuster European transfer!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-star-blockbuster-european-transfer-shock-blow-breaking-22-february-2023/) [ALSO WATCH • Former Sundowns star scores STUNNER for new PSL side! “As everybody knows, it’s not a secret that set-plays in each and every game are crucial for me. We’ve seen a fully deserved win for Swallows, there is no doubt about that. Goal difference is important for me. We are six points away from reaching 30 points and we still have to play direct rivals [in Maritzburg and Marumo] in the relegation fight. “You play Orlando Pirates now after they lost, it will not [be] an easy game.

Saleng's hat-trick fires Pirates past Swallows | SuperSport (SuperSport)

Orlando Pirates bounced back to winning ways in the DStv Premiership in style as they hammered Swallows FC 4-1 at Dobsonville Stadium on Friday night.

Bucs will now face Venda FA in a Nedbank Cup Last 16 match on 11 March. The Buccaneers started the second half brightly and Terrence Dzvukamanja doubled Pirates' lead to make it 2-0 in the 47th minute, with Saleng providing the assist for the goal. (@SSFootball) [March 3, 2023]

Orlando Pirates Grab Soweto Derby Bragging Rights as Saleng ... (NNN)

Monnapule Saleng scored a hat-trick, taking his tally to 12 goals from 18 matches in the current season. newsnaija. Saleng received his ninth Man of the Match ...

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