‘Appollis did me dirty at training’ 

Posted on October 19, 2025

Kaizer Chiefs’ former midfielder Cole Alexander is smiling as Orlando Pirates’ Oswin Appollis continues to shine.

The former Polokwane City, Pretoria Callies, SuperSport United and Ajax Cape Town star is delivering the goods for club and country.

OSWIN APPOLLIS DELIGHTING FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS MIDFIELDER COLE ALEXANDER

The 24-year-old Appollis has instantly become a fan favourite in Soweto, already bagging three goals and four assists in 14 matches since moving from Polokwane to the Buccaneers in July.

And his magic isn’t limited to club football, for Bafana Bafana, Appollis has chipped in with two goals and two assists in just four games.

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Cole Alexander, who shared a dressing room with Appollis at Polokwane, says none of this surprises him. In fact, he knew the kid was special the moment he faced him in training.

The 24-year-old Orlando Pirates forward has instantly become a fan favourite in Soweto, already bagging three goals and four assists in 14 matches since swapping Polokwane City for the Buccaneers in July.

And his magic isn’t limited to club football, for Bafana Bafana, Appollis has chipped in with two goals and two assists in just four games, proving his confidence travels well between club and country.

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Cole Alexander, who shared a dressing room with Appollis at Polokwane, says none of this surprises him. In fact, he knew the kid was special the moment he faced him in training.

“He has that ‘don’t care’ attitude,” Cole said on the Soccer Beat podcast. “The don’t care attitude, but with the right balance, in my opinion. It really works for him. It worked at Polokwane, and it’s working for him at Pirates.

“If I’m honest, before playing with him, I used to watch him and think, ‘this boy is good.’ When I started to train with him, I realised this boy is great. The things he used to do me,” the 36-year-old said.

“I always wanted to compete with the youngsters at training. They knew me. So I wanted to show Appollis, and wow, he did me dirty many times. That’s when I realised we have a player here,” Cole added.

Also read: Kaizer Chiefs earn a slight advantage in the Congo

‘Appollis did me dirty at training’ 

Posted on October 19, 2025

Kaizer Chiefs’ former midfielder Cole Alexander is smiling as Orlando Pirates’ Oswin Appollis continues to shine.

The former Polokwane City, Pretoria Callies, SuperSport United and Ajax Cape Town star is delivering the goods for club and country.

OSWIN APPOLLIS DELIGHTING FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS MIDFIELDER COLE ALEXANDER

The 24-year-old Appollis has instantly become a fan favourite in Soweto, already bagging three goals and four assists in 14 matches since moving from Polokwane to the Buccaneers in July.

And his magic isn’t limited to club football, for Bafana Bafana, Appollis has chipped in with two goals and two assists in just four games.

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Cole Alexander, who shared a dressing room with Appollis at Polokwane, says none of this surprises him. In fact, he knew the kid was special the moment he faced him in training.

The 24-year-old Orlando Pirates forward has instantly become a fan favourite in Soweto, already bagging three goals and four assists in 14 matches since swapping Polokwane City for the Buccaneers in July.

And his magic isn’t limited to club football, for Bafana Bafana, Appollis has chipped in with two goals and two assists in just four games, proving his confidence travels well between club and country.

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Cole Alexander, who shared a dressing room with Appollis at Polokwane, says none of this surprises him. In fact, he knew the kid was special the moment he faced him in training.

“He has that ‘don’t care’ attitude,” Cole said on the Soccer Beat podcast. “The don’t care attitude, but with the right balance, in my opinion. It really works for him. It worked at Polokwane, and it’s working for him at Pirates.

“If I’m honest, before playing with him, I used to watch him and think, ‘this boy is good.’ When I started to train with him, I realised this boy is great. The things he used to do me,” the 36-year-old said.

“I always wanted to compete with the youngsters at training. They knew me. So I wanted to show Appollis, and wow, he did me dirty many times. That’s when I realised we have a player here,” Cole added.

Also read: Kaizer Chiefs earn a slight advantage in the Congo