Steve Komphela, Senior coach of Mamelodi Sundowns and Miguel Cardoso, head coach reacts during 2026 MTN8 match at Lucas Moripe Stadium.
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has revealed Monnapule Saleng is training away from the senior team after repeatedly breaching the club’s rules and values.
Saleng was again absent as Sundowns edged Polokwane City 3-2 after extra-time in their MTN8 quarter-final on Saturday, with the result sending the defending champions into the semi-finals.
The former Orlando Pirates winger has not featured for Masandawana this season, and Cardoso provided a detailed explanation when asked about the 27-year-old following Sundowns’ first domestic match of the campaign.
According to the Portuguese coach, Saleng’s situation stems from a series of disciplinary issues that have resulted in the player being separated from the first team for some time.
