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.
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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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