Oswin Appollis has been heavily linked with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates for months. What is the Polokwane man worth?
Evaluating Kaizer Chiefs target Appollis
Oswin Appollis is a rare type of player in South Africa, with a low centre of gravity and the ability to go both ways when confronted by a marker near the touchline. His rare combination of traits makes him a highly coveted operator.
Elias Mokwana, Khanyisa Mayo and Iqraam Rayners are other South African attackers who’ve made big moves either abroad or within the Betway Premiership. Mokwana moved to Esperance for 370k (R7.2 million), Rayners switched to Sundowns for an undisclosed fee although his estimated transfer value now stands at R35 million (evidence of the power Sundowns have over the market) and Mayo is in Algeria with Belouizdad in a deal which cost his new employers €750k (R14.5 million). Rayners has been the subject of a recent R55 million bid from Europe.
Dream Chiefs XI with Appollis and others
This hypothetical XI would see regular midfield hardman Thabo Cele shifted out to right back to accommodate Luke Le Roux and Feisal Salum in a midfield pivot. Wandile Duba, reportedly on the verge of signing a new deal, could form a fruitful creative relationship alongside fellow academy talent and fan favourite Mduduzi Shabalala. Oswin Appollis is the man all Chiefs fans want; the Polokwane and Bafana winger would be their dream signing. Prolific Congolese marksman Fiston Mayele is no stranger to finding the back of the net. Ramiro Vaca is a midfield maestro capable of supplying chances for a number 9.
Chiefs chase DR Congo striker valued at R9 million
Third-tier French outfit Valenciennes will sanction the sale of 27-year-old striker Glody Lilepo who joined them from Sudanese side Al Hilal in September 2023. Under the legendary Florent Ibenge, Lilepo bagged five goals in 10 Caf Champions League outings. Lilepo’s move to France’s Ligue 1 resulted in relegation in his first campaign. According to iDiski Times’ sources, several clubs are monitoring Lilepo, including Kaizer Chiefs and teams from Africa and France’s second tier. Valenciennes will do business with offers in the region of €500,00 or R9.6 million. They’re currently in the Championnat National (third tier). Lilepo has seven goals and five assists in 46 games across all competitions for his current employers. He’s also got a single goal from 11 caps for DR Congo.
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