Correct ticks stamping for Appollis at Pirates

Oswin Appollis’ first season at Orlando Pirates will come with personal accomplishment as the Soweto giants take aim at lifting the Betway Premiership this weekend.

Though Pirates will play as the away team against Orbit College FC at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, they will have just about all fans inside the venue backing them.

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The Buccaneers need nothing but a win to get to the finishing line first on 69 points.

In doing that, they will need Appollis in his best foot forward as he completes the best season of his career to date.

The 24-year-old has been the only outfield player to feature in every league game this term for the Soweto giants.

Only goalkeeper Sipho Chaine has also played every game.

A closer inspection of Appollis’ contribution reveals he has scored nine and set up another six goals.

Yes, there has been no yellow card for the blonde-haired offensive midfielder.

His contribution averages to either a goal or an assist with every second game that he plays.

Not only has the former Polokwane City talisman featured in all games in the league, he has also been involved in all other matches across all competitions, which is no mean feat.

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He has had minutes in all 43 games played by Pirates this season, with 34 of those appearances being starts.

His place in the Bafana Bafana squad heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is secured and should have his visa and bags ready for the long-haul flight across the Atlantic Ocean.