02/07/2025
SPORTS UPDATE:
Orlando Pirates secure Bafana Star Oswin Appollis, leaving Kaizer Chiefs in the dust
Orlando Pirates have officially signed Bafana Bafana winger Oswin Appollis from Polokwane City.
The 23-year-old attacking sensation was unveiled today, July 2, bolstering Pirates’ squad under new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.
The transfer fee and contract details remain undisclosed. Appollis, who has 11 caps for Bafana Bafana, has been a standout performer for Polokwane City since joining from Pretoria Callies in 2023.
His flair, pace, and versatility have made him one of the PSL’s brightest talents, and he now joins a competitive Pirates attack alongside the likes of Relebohile Mofokeng.
The signing is a bitter pill for rivals Kaizer Chiefs, who had been heavily linked with Appollis for over a year. Amakhosi’s long-standing interest failed to materialize, with Pirates swooping in decisively to secure the winger’s signature.
As Pirates gear up for the new season, Appollis’ arrival signals their ambition to dominate both domestically and on the continent. For Chiefs, it’s back to the drawing board in their search for attacking reinforcements.
