Orlando Pirates news: Zakhele Lepasa and Oswin Appollis
While the Soweto-born player suffered an ankle injury, Lepasa resumed full training in March but never came near the Orlando Pirates 11 nor the substitute's bench until the season ended.
According to reports, Lepasa did not see eye to eye with coach Riveiro, while the likes of Tshegofatso Mabasa, Evidence Makgopa, and emerging youngster Boitumelo Radiopane were doing the business on the green grass.
Kaizer Chiefs news: Mduduzi Shabalala and Kgaogelo Sekgota Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa in action for the club at the Orlando Stadium. Image: IOL
Despite Riveiro's departure, Lepasa has not travelled with Orlando Pirates to the preseason training camp in Spain.
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Nevertheless, an insider somehow believes Lepasa could remain at the club…Full story here.
Oswin Appollis has been seen with Orlando Pirates' special jersey number 15. The location is Marbella, Spain, where the Buccaneers are holding pre-season. Does this suggest a key role in the upcoming season?
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… Full story here.
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