Former Orlando Pirates player talks about his advice to Buccaneers to squirt with Oswin Appollis! | OneFootball

Former Orlando Pirates player talks about his advice to Buccaneers to squirt with Oswin Appollis! | OneFootball

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·22 November 2025

Former Orlando Pirates player talks about his advice to Buccaneers to squirt with Oswin Appollis!

Article image:Former Orlando Pirates player talks about his advice to Buccaneers to squirt with Oswin Appollis!

It was a great deal for the Pirates team.

Article image:Former Orlando Pirates player talks about his advice to Buccaneers to squirt with Oswin Appollis!

Former Orlando Pirates player talks about his advice to Buccaneers to squirt with Oswin Appollis!


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Former Orlando Pirates and South African national team player Lebohang 'Cheeseboy' Mokoena stated that he was the one who insisted that Orlando Pirates sign one of the most important talents in South Africa, the outstanding Oswin Appollis, who is currently an international with Bafana Bafana.

Great talent and huge public admiration!

With a mere three goals and five assists in 19 appearances, the statistics alone fail to capture the sheer brilliance of Appollis, the latest sensation at Orlando Pirates. His game is defined by a profound confidence, exceptional vision, and an uncanny ability to thread passes through the narrowest of gaps, establishing him as one of the league's most impactful forwards.

In a recent interview, former Pirates winger Mokoena recounted his personal campaign to bring Appollis to the club. He revealed that he persistently lobbied the technical team, insisting, "this guy, make sure this guy lands at Pirates."

Mokoena explained his conviction, stating, "I called it, I knew he was going to be perfect for Pirates." Despite rival interest, he believed Appollis's dynamic style was ideal for the team, noting, "he would fit in perfectly at Orlando Pirates."

He acknowledged a brief adjustment period for the player but ultimately celebrated the outcome, affirming, "a great signing for Orlando Pirates."

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