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.

Youth career Appollis started playing youth soccer with Island Rovers AFC in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, at the age of nine. After he was initially placed in the B-team, he soon rose to the A-team.

Appollis played on the school team at John Ramsay High School in Bishop Lavis and helped the school become the runners-up in the 2018 Kay Motsepe Schools' Championships.

University of Pretoria Appollis was sent on loan to University of Pretoria, where he was reported to have scored two goals in 12 appearances for the National First Division club.

Pretoria Callies After some months away from football, Appollis was recruited to the National First Division club Pretoria Callies by Kwanele Kopo, his former coach in the reserve league.

Orlando Pirates He joined Orlando Pirates at the start of the 2025–26 season for a reported transfer fee in the region of R16 million rand. Appollis scored a goal on his debut against his former club Polokwane City and won the penalty that led to the second goal in the match that ended 2–0.

International career Appollis made his debut for South Africa as a substitute for Sphephelo Sithole in the 75th minute in a loss to Rwanda on 21 November 2023 during 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

On 1 December 2025, Appollis was called up to the South Africa squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He scored his fourth goal of 2025 against Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

He was selected in South Africa's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Personal life Appollis was born in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, South Africa. His father is a gangster. He has credited his success to his grandmother, Maureen Appollis, who supported and motivated him for his career in football.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Appollis goal. + List of international goals scored by Oswin AppollisNo.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition 1. 10 September 2024 Juba Stadium, Juba, South Sudan8 1–1 3–2 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification 2. 2–1 3. 5 September 2025 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa 16 3–0 3–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 4. 14 October 2025 Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela, South Africa 19 2–0 3–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 5. 15 November 2025 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa 20 1–0 3–1 Friendly 6. 22 December 2025 Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh, Morocco 21 1–0 2–1 2025 Africa Cup of Nations 7. 29 December 2025 Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh, Morocco 23 3–2 3–2 2025 Africa Cup of Nations 8. 27 March 2026 Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa 25 1–1 1–1 Friendly 9. 6 June 2026 Estadio Hidalgo, Pachuca, Mexico 28 1–0 1–1 Friendly

Honours Orlando Pirates

MTN 8: 2025 Carling Knockout Cup: 2025 Betway Premiership: 2025–26