Orlando Pirates are on the verge of concluding a deal to sign Oswin Appollis from Polokwane City FC, with sources indicating that the 23-year-old Bafana Bafana star could be a Buccaneer before the end of this week. As reported by the SNL last month, Pirates have been in a strong position to land Appollis, and it now seems likely that the deal will be wrapped up shortly.

A Key Player for Polokwane and Bafana Bafana

Appollis has been an influential figure for Polokwane City this season, featuring in 12 matches across all competitions. His performances have not only helped Polokwane push for a better position in the Betway Premiership but have also earned him a spot in Bafana Bafana, where he played a pivotal role in the team’s qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Pirates’ Advantage in the Deal

Although Appollis was strongly linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs in the previous transfer window and has attracted interest from North African clubs, Orlando Pirates have emerged as the frontrunners. According to sources, the relationship between the clubs’ chairman is a key factor in Pirates’ advantage. “Like I told you last month, Pirates have had an advantage on Appollis because of the good relationship between the two clubs. It’s those kinds of deals between chairman and chairman, and you can expect the move to happen in the coming weeks,” said the source.

The Transfer Could Include Matuludi

In a further boost to Pirates, there are reports that Thabang Matuludi, another key Polokwane player, could join Appollis at the club. This dual transfer would strengthen Pirates’ squad as they look to bolster their ranks for the remainder of the season.

Conclusion: A New Era for Oswin Appollis

With Polokwane City seemingly ready to let Appollis go, the midfielder’s much-anticipated move to Orlando Pirates is almost certain to go through. Fans can expect an exciting start to 2024 with Appollis potentially donning the Buccaneers’ jersey in the coming weeks.