Orlando Pirates pulled off a major coup on Wednesday, signing Bafana Bafana winger Oswin Appollis from Polokwane City.
Appollis had been on the wanted lists of Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs among other teams.
However, it is the Sea Robbers who ended up getting him to join them in what came as a surprise to many.
And here is why…
ORLANDO PIRATES SIGN APPOLLIS BUT WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO SALENG?
The arrival of Appollis simply means Pirates have more attacking midfielders/wingers ahead of the new season.
Of course, some may say this is good given that Pirates will return to the CAF Champions League next season.
Furthermore, they need a competitive squad to be able to challenge for the league honours and other domestic trophies.
looking at their current squad, especially on the wings, Pirates just have more than enough.
Mohau Nkota and Relebohile Mofokeng carried the team last season as Monnapule Saleng was frozen out.
Pirates have already added left-footed winger Tshepang Moremi to their roster to compete with Nkota and and Saleng.
Now comes Appollis who has to be given a chance simply because of the amount of money spent by Pirates to bring him in.
And with that in mind, Saleng could again be left frustrated on the sidelines should either him or Bucs decide that he stays.
As things, there is no indication as to what will happen with him ahead of the new season – but if he stays, he certainly no longer be their ‘star player’.
Mofokeng and Nkota have already stolen that shine in the final third for Pirates, and next season, all eyes will be on the likes of Appollis and Moremi.
TO STAY OR TO LEAVE?
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