"Don’t Relax!" – Orlando Pirates Legend Warns New Signing Oswin Appollis
Orlando Pirates' blockbuster signing of Oswin Appollis from Polokwane City has drawn applause — and caution.
The 23-year-old winger, fresh off impressive Bafana Bafana displays and standout preseason performances in Marbella, Spain, is already being hailed as one of the club’s biggest transfer-window coups.
But legendary Pirates forward Steve Lekoelea has issued a firm warning: now is not the time to relax.
“I hear people say he’s the biggest signing this window — but that’s what kills players,” Lekoelea told Kick Off.
“A lot of players perform well at smaller clubs, then relax once they join big teams. That’s exactly when the hard work should begin.”
Despite the caution, Lekoelea still backed Appollis to thrive.
“I don’t think he’ll relax. He’s a good player, and he’s already a national team regular. I think he’ll do well.”
Appollis, who hails from Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, brings flair and intensity to a Pirates squad aiming to challenge hard in the upcoming Betway Premiership season.
But as Lekoelea hinted — the real test starts now.
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