Orlando Pirates talisman Oswin Appollis disappointed after early CAF Champions League exit

Orlando Pirates talisman and livewire Oswin Appollis has expressed his disappointment following the sides CAF Champions League early elimination.

Appollis was the main man for the South African outfit as they cruised to a 3-0 win over ST Eloi Lupopo in regulation time at the weekend, but fell to their opponent 5-4 on penalties.

He scored the third goal at the death with Masindi Nemtajela and Yanela Mbuthuma scoring the other two.

“We have to be in the Champions League and unfortunately today we got knocked out,” Appollis told OP TV.

The 3-0 win was one masterclass Pirates have achieved in a long time but the lottery of penalties was not on their side.

“We managed to score three goals and obviously we’re very disappointed for the team as Orlando Pirates,” he added.

“I know the group is disappointed but we can take a lot of positives from this game coming from 3-0 down to score three goals. It’s a positive that we can take into the next game.”

The next game sees Pirates host Mages FC tomorrow night at Orlando Stadium in a Carling Cup Knockout match.