Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has lauded Oswin Appollis for his standout debut, but made it clear that the talented winger still has much to learn tactically.
The 23-year-old Bafana winger delivered immediate impact at Orlando Stadium, scoring the opening goal and earning a penalty that led to the second in a 2–0 win over his former club, Polokwane City.
The new Orlando Pirates number 12’s performance earned him the Man of the Match award and won over the Buccaneers’ faithful instantly.
ORLANDO PIRATES COACH ABDESLAM OUADDOU ON OSWIN APPOLLIS
According to Ouaddou, Appollis is a joy to watch with his attacking instincts, but his development is far from complete.
“I played against Appollis when I was with my previous club, so I know his qualities and I won’t change him,” said the Moroccan coach…Full story here.
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Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to clarify the futures of key players Lucas Ribeiro Costa and Khuliso Mudau.
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The duo stars were notably absent from the squad that comfortably defeated Richards Bay 4-0 in the MTN8 quarterfinal, fuelling speculation about their status at Sundowns.
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Ribeiro has been the subject of intense transfer interest, while Mudau is locked in a dispute over a new contract deal with the club…Full story here.
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