Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Aubrey Modiba has hailed the signing of winger Monnapule Saleng from Orlando Pirates.

Saleng made a surprise switch between South African football giants this month and will now attempt to help Sundowns defeat Pirates in the Betway Premiership title race.

“He’s a very good signing for us, we know what he can do and what he used to do in his previous teams,” Modiba told reporters.

“We know the qualities that he has as a player. Those are the qualities that are going to help us in the team.

“We’ve seen him in the competitions how he has helped the teams that he has played for. He has played in the Champions League.

“He was part of the national team and hopefully he can go back and help us. Very quality signing, he was a surprise for all of us, I was also surprised.

“I’m happy that he’s part of us and hopefully he can hit the ground running.”