Oswin Appollis to Share R100k Man of the Match Prize With Bafana Bafana Star

• Oswin Appollis has reacted after Orlando Pirates' win over Siwelele FC in the Carling Knockout Cup on Saturday, October 4, 2025
• The South African international was named the Man of the Match after his brilliant performance in the game
• The former Polokwane City star was rewarded with a huge amount of R100,000 and was ready to share his prize money with his Bafana Bafana teammate

Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis has shown true sportsmanship after claiming that he’ll share his R100,000 Man of the Match prize with teammate Mbekezeli Mbokazi, following their thrilling win over Siwelele FC.

Appollis has been enjoying football since joining the Sea Robbers from Polokwane City this summer and has won numerous Man of the Match awards.

The Soweto giants secured a place in the next round of the Carling Knockout Cup, where they will face another tough opponent.

Appollis shares R100k with his teammate

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Appollis, who was substituted by Abdeslam Ouaddou in the 79th minute, was voted Man of the Match by the fans, but he was quick to praise Mbokazi's incredible long-range strike that sealed the victory.

The Bafana Bafana star claimed that the Sea Robbers came for a battle against Siwelele as they expected nothing but a tough encounter from them.

“We had to fight hard today; it wasn’t easy,” Appollis told SuperSport TV. “What a brilliant goal from Mbokazi. Honestly, he deserved the award more than me, he was everywhere, fighting and defending.”

When asked if he would share his prize, the winger didn’t hesitate to confirm his intention to share with Mbokazi after his brilliant performance in the tie.

“Of course, I’ll definitely cut the cheque. What a goal — he earned it,” he said with a smile.

The Bafana Bafana forward also admitted that it was a tough contest but applauded his team’s effort and resilience as they secured their eighth consecutive victory and clean sheet heading into the international break.

“It was a difficult match, but we knew our chance would come,” he added. “Congratulations to the bench and everyone involved the whole team fought hard today. We’re just happy to walk away with the victory,” he concluded.

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Here is what fans are saying about Appollis' submission.

Turtlefeathers said:

"There is quality and then there is extra, and it comes in the form of the likes of Mbokazi. I have watched that goal from today a 100 times. It's mouth watering🔥"

Bhungane wrote:

"I felt that idea of sharing was planted by the interviewer. It's a bit unfair to do that. Even if he was going to do it, he was pushed towards it. Imagine if he said, no this is mine. The wolrd would judge him."

J@Lla#b@Lla reacted:

"I loved his genuine response during the post interview of the game . When he mentioned that he will share his MOM award with Mbokazi(TLB) indicating that the captain showed character in today's tough game against Siwelele. Big up to the boys as well for a deserved win."

BANkosi shared:

"Oswin Appolis didn't deserve man of the match, Siwelele's Aphiwe Baliti should've been man of the match, again biased voting."

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BlessMaBless added:

"This is the brotherhood we talking about that is at Orlando Pirates ☠️ ☠️ 🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️"

Ouaddou hails Mbokazi

Briefly News also reported that Abdeslam Ouaddou commented on Mbokazi's goal against Siwelele FC in the Carling Knockout Cup.

The Moroccan tactician also hailed the Bafana Bafana defender for his performance in the game.

Source: Briefly News