Oswin Appollis

Oswin Reagan Appollis (born 25 August 2001) is a South African professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for South African Premiership club Orlando Pirates and the South Africa national team. Quotes It's come down to hard work. I think most importantly it's also listening to the coach and secondly it's working together, be a team player, work with your teammates because I think that's the most important thing that makes you grow, And I think I've been doing that, being a team player, and working hard. our most important thing is that we are focusing on one game at a time and that's Sunday. I think that's what the coach and the boys said like we focus on one game at a time and we will stick to that, Oswin Appollis reveals secret to scintillating form at Pirates , April 2026, Foot Africa, by Hlayisani Magoro What a brilliant goal from Mbokazi. To be honest, I didn’t deserve it [Man-of-the-Match Award] more than he did because he was fighting and defending Orlando Pirates’ Oswin Appollis wants to share his R100k award with Mbekezeli Mbokazi, November 2026, IOL by Michael Sherman I am never looking back at that moment. My job now is to work – whatever happens now is just a step to show that I am working hard But obviously, it doesn’t stop here. I want to ensure that I continue working hard. To be honest, yes. The players that I am surrounded by here are quality, and that helps you grow as a player. At the moment, our focus is to win games as a group and share the ball as much as we can, The Player of the Season award and others are not on my mind. My job is to score goals for the team and help them. Obviously, everyone wants to win the league, but we are going to take it one game at a time. Whatever happens at the end of the season, happens, I think it’s the same game – the difference is that it’s a sold-out match, so you need confidence going into it. That’s what we did in the first game Oswin Appollis stays grounded despite flying start at Orlando Pirates, April 2026,IOL by Mihlali Baleka It was very difficult. But through the support I had from them, I stayed motivated to continue doing something I love – playing football. So, I really want to thank them for giving me the motivation and hunger to play football. The most important thing for me was the hunger to get back on the field and play. When I was at home, it wasn’t always easy, as people kept asking questions. It was at that moment that I told myself, ‘No man, go back and play football.’ I had people – my friends and others – saying, ‘Why don’t you go back? It’s not easy.’ Even today, it’s not easy. There are still things I want to achieve. It wasn’t easy to get here, so I feel like this is only the beginning. To be honest, he was the only one who called me at that time He coached me at the MDC (now the DStv Diski Challenge) at SuperSport. When he found out I was home, he called and asked what was happening. I told him, and we spoke. He said, ‘This is what I want you to do: you must come back and play for me. One day, you’ll be at the U23 and hopefully with Bafana.’ So, a big shout-out to him. I am grateful for what he has done for me I think that’s one person I will never forget, because if it wasn’t for him, I don’t think I’d be here with Bafana and Orlando Pirates. No matter who comes in, the team always welcomes everyone the same way as the guys who’ve always been here, We help each other – on and off the field. It’s amazing how the squad has turned out. It’s going to be an exciting game, and a very difficult game against Nigeria, We know the quality they have, and we are ready for the fight. We are a talented team, and we’ll be ready for Thursday. It all comes down to the team. We’ll all put in the work – it’s not about individuals. If we work together as a group, like we do, then we can succeed. Oswin Appollis: From quitting football to driving Bafana’s Bafana World Cup dream, October 2025, IOL by Mihlali Baleka External links Category:Soccer players from South Africa Category:Living people Category:2001 births