Orlando Pirates are on the verge of a monumental financial windfall, with star wingers Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis closing in on highly lucrative moves to Europe.
The Buccaneers are expected to pocket a combined fee of approximately R139 million as both players leverage their sensational international form into dream European switches. The duo recently catalyzed Bafana Bafana’s historic run to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, skyrocketing their market values in the process.
Appollis Headed to Portuguese Giants Porto
In what represents an astronomical return on investment, 24-year-old Oswin Appollis is reportedly on his way to Portuguese heavyweights FC Porto.
- The Bid: Porto have submitted a €4 million (approx. R71 million) proposal.
- The Profit Margin: Pirates signed Appollis from Polokwane City in July 2025 for R16 million. Selling him just a year later yields an incredible R55 million net profit.
- Status: Reports indicate that Pirates have accepted the terms, with the move expected to be formalized before the new campaign kicks off.
Mofokeng Bound for Belgium’s Union SG
Meanwhile, Pirates’ 21-year-old prodigy Relebohile Mofokeng is reportedly touching down in Belgium. According to veteran football insider Peter du Toit, the playmaker is on the absolute cusp of signing for Belgian frontrunners Union Saint-Gilloise (Union SG).
“Nothing has been officially confirmed yet, but it is highly likely that Rele Mofokeng has signed for top Belgian club Union SG.” — Peter du Toit, Soccerbeat
Mofokeng’s transfer value is pegged at roughly R68 million. Losing both explosive talents simultaneously softens the tactical blow with an unprecedented financial cushion, marking the end of a thrilling era in Soweto while establishing Pirates as an elite launching pad for South African talent.
