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The South African
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
'I just trained with him!' – Coach shocked by Appollis' Pirates switch
Polokwane City head coach Phuti Mohafe is in disbelief after learning that his star player, Oswin Appollis, has joined Orlando Pirates. The Buccaneers announced the news on Tuesday afternoon, shocking many fans. Appollis, a Bafana Bafana player, had been heavily linked to Kaizer Chiefs for over a year, but no deal ever materialised. Upon hearing that Appollis had been sold, the City coach noted that the player had trained with the club on Tuesday before Pirates made the announcement. 'My man, I don't know if that is true or what. When did he join Orlando Pirates because I have just left training and I was with him at training?' Mohafe told 'So I don't know… when did he join Pirates? 'But I'm not shocked, maybe a bit surprised because you will never know what's happening during the night.' 'So, I will only believe the news about Appollis when I don't see him at training. When the boss tells me I will no longer see Appollis at training, that's when I will believe he is gone. That's the only time I will accept the decision. 'But again, already last season I had players who are better than Appollis but were not playing. So, if he goes it's fine. It won't be a big loss,' Mohafe said. Appollis is Orlando Pirates' ninth season after the club announced eight new players last week. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs close in on signing of Polokwane City star Appollis
Kaizer Chiefs appear to be edging closer to securing the services of Polokwane City's standout winger Oswin Appollis, as first reported by The South African . With transfer speculation heating up, Polokwane's head coach Phuti Mohafe has broken his silence, all but confirming that key players will leave the club before the new season kicks off. Following Polokwane City's impressive top-eight finish in the Betway Premiership, coach Mohafe addressed the media with a frank admission about upcoming departures in his squad. Although he refrained from naming names. 'That has been every team's mandate or method to say, 'we need to strengthen and you have to lose some'. You cannot bring in some and you still have a load of players who are still remaining in the team,' said Mohafe. 'And the speculation has been there so let them continue and I don't want to mention names as to who and who are being touted. So let it be, whoever goes let him go, and whoever stays let him stay.' His words have added weight to rumours linking Appollis with a blockbuster move to Naturena. A source has claimed that Kaizer Chiefs are deep in discussions to lure the 23-year-old winger to Soweto. Appollis, who was notably absent in Polokwane's final clash of the season against Kaizer Chiefs, is believed to be on the verge of sealing the transfer. 'What we believe is that apparently the talks involving Appollis and Kaizer Chiefs are at an advanced stage. The Soweto giants could get the player from Polokwane City at the start of next season,' revealed the source. Despite all signs pointing to an imminent exit, Appollis still has one year remaining on his contract, which runs until June 2026. Polokwane City could technically retain the winger. But Mohafe's comments suggest the club might be open to cashing in before his value drops. Appollis featured in 28 matches across all competitions this past season, scoring two goals and providing one assist. In contrast, during the 2023/2024 campaign, he found the net seven times and delivered five assists. Will Kaizer Chiefs finally sign Appollis? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
