Oswin Appollis and Relebohile Mofokeng Reflect on Rising Chemistry at Orlando Pirates
- Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis spoke on their growing partnership after Orlando Pirates’ 1-1 draw against Pafos FC in Spain
- The two South African internationals combined to score the Premier Soccer League giants' only goal against the European side
- Netizens also shared their thoughts on the growing partnership between the two Bafana Bafana forwards
Bafana Bafana stars Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis have both commented on their newly found combination as they both impressed in Orlando Pirates' 1-1 draw against Pafos FC in Spain.
The Premier Soccer League giants started their pre-season tour in Spain with a 2-0 defeat against Bolton Wanderers, but scored their first goal on the tour and avoided defeat for the first time in their second match.
Mofokeng scored Pirates' only goal of the game after they were a goal down against the Cyprus giants. He got the assist from new signing, Appollis.
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Appollis & Mofokeng open up about their newfound combo
In an interview with SuperSport TV, the two Pirates stars explained how they executed the goal against Pafos FC.
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“Eish! Composure,” Mofokeng told SuperSport TV after the match.
“I was thinking about passing, but I saw the defender reading it, so I took a touch in front of him. If he touched me, it would’ve been a penalty, so I just went for it.
“It was a perfect pass. He made it easy for me to control and keep it on the ground. I think the first touch made all the difference.”
Appollis, who impressed in the Pirates' attack and played the full 90 minutes, explained the thinking behind his assist.
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“I saw Rele making his run, and I noticed the space between the centre-back and the left-back,”he said.
“A lofted ball wouldn’t work, so I had to thread it through that gap. And Rele’s touch was perfect, he took it in front of the defender, and if there was contact, it was a penalty.”
The Pirates duo's comments sparks reactions from fans on social media.
Reactions on Appollis & Mofokeng newfound combo
The Phat Cyclist said:
"I dont think he intended for the ball to go on the ground like that, normally such a passes travel in fhe air, but he definitely intended for the ball to get to Rele, great pass overall."
John.M wrote:
"Getting excited for next season, now our players need the spirit and mentality to win the league."
mmina phuthi added:
"The hunger Appollis shows is just unsurpassed,the least said about Kimvuidi,this boy has to fokof str8😡"
Don Fabian shared:
"Appollis is such a player, check out that pass, and Mofokeng’s first touch is magical 💫, it always sets him up perfectly."
asivemgijima__ reacted:
"mofokeng at rw works if nkota will be shifted to ST and appollis at lw but i want mofokeng as a creator in midfield."
Yobobito commented:
"The thought of Mbule, Mofokeng and Appollis at FNB Stadium in the Soweto Derby is a terrifying one for Kaizer Chiefs fans."
Nkota leaves Pirates for a new club
Briefly News also reported that Mohau Nkota has left Orlando Pirates to join a new club in Saudi Arabia.
The youngster reportedly signed a three-year deal with his new club in the Middle East.
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