Betway Premiership high-flyers Orlando Pirates sealed a statement signing with Oswin Appollis from Polokwane City this week.
The 23-year-old attacker, who started his career at Ajax Cape Town, is known to be a left winger but is not limited to the number 11 role.
As a versatile attacker who can play in multiple positions up front, Orlando Pirates have essentially signed three players in one.
THE MAKING OF OSWIN APPOLLIS BEFORE ORLANDO PIRATES
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Since making his top-flight debut at SuperSport United at the age of 18 in 2019, Appollis has clocked 64 games in South Africa’s premier division. Additionally, the new Orlando Pirates star has 11 caps for Bafana Bafana.
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Previous Clubs:
- Ajax Cape Town (renamed to Cape Town Spurs)
- SuperSport United
- Pretoria Callies
- Polokwane City… Full story here.
SIPHO MBULE TWO PLAYERS IN ONE
Orlando Pirates’ 2025/26 Betway Premiership season will feature one of South Africa’s most popular players, Sipho Mbule.
The 27-year-old joined the Buccaneers after a controversial exit from Mamelodi Sundowns due to alleged misconduct.
Mbule is one of 10 new Orlando Pirates signings, along with Oswin Appollis, Sihle Nduli, and Sinoxolo Kwayiba.
Ask any football coach around the world what abilities they look for in a new signing. The likely answer is a player who can play in multiple positions… Full story here.
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