Appollis' Orlando Pirates jersey number spotted
The 23-year-old winger, who recently joined the Buccaneers from Polokwane City, has been training with the squad under new head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, who is leading the Soweto giants through an intense European pre-season schedule.
Appollis took number 11 at Polokwane City. However, the No. 15 shirt at Orlando Pirates carries some dependability.
Jersey number spotted: New Orlando Pirates winger Moremi Oswin Appollis in action for Polokwane City in the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season. Image: djbrian/Instagram
The 23-year-old from Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, who had six goals and nine assists in 59 games for Polowane, is a big contender to become a regular starter in Soweto.
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The shirt was made available after Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo's departure, with three goals and three assists in 63 games as an Orlando Pirates player.
With pre-season matches lined up in Europe and the Betway Premiership kickoff just weeks away, Appollis will be looking to cement his place in the squad — and make the No. 15 shirt his own. Jerry Skhosana
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