Sport 6 November 2026, 12:30 2 outlets

‘We are protecting our diamond’: Ouaddou explains Appollis’ reduced game time

First reported by The Citizen at 17:23

Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained Oswin Appollis’ reduced minutes, insisting Pirates are managing the winger’s workload after a demanding season and World Cup campaign.

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The Citizen17:23 ‘He’s not a robot’, Ouaddou on protecting Pirates’ ‘diamond’ Appollis (opens in a new tab)
IOL Sport12:30 ‘We are protecting our diamond’: Ouaddou explains Appollis’ reduced game time (opens in a new tab)

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