Former Kaizer Chiefs star Junior Khanye has questioned Orlando Pirates‘ league aspirations following their 2-1 win over Chippa United on Wednesday evening. The Buccaneers scored a late winner to secure all three points in their first Betway Premiership.

Monnapule Saleng netted the winner as Orlando Pirates came back from a goal down to beat Chippa United 2-1 in a Betway Premiership match at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday night.

Following the goal many fans took to X, formerly Twitter to praise the midfield maestro, with some even tipping his long-range effort to be an early goal-of-the-season contender

The Buccaneers will play their first league game of the season against Chippa United at the Orlando Stadium. It has been a smooth sail for the home side, who have won four times and drawn twice already this season.

Orlando Pirates will host Chippa United at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday 18 September for their first league game of the new Premiership season.

Monnapule Saleng scored a stoppage-time winner as Orlando Pirates had to come from behind to claim a 2-1 win over Chippa United in their Betway Premiership season opener.

The Buccaneers came from behind to secure maximum points over the Chilli Boys in the Premier Soccer League on Wednesday.

Orlando Pirates came from one goal down to win their Betway Premiership opener against Chippa United on Wednesday evening.

Monnapule Saleng's last-minute header propels Pirates to a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Chippa United in their Betway Prem opener!

Pirates were forced to stage a comeback after former player Andile Jali opened the scoring in the 22nd minute. Thanks to goals from Tshegofatso Mabasa, from the penalty spot, and Monnapule Saleng, the Sea Robbers clinched all three points.