Cole Alexander issues advice to Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns transfer target Oswin Appollis - 'Have a proper attitude, you are only damaging yourself'

Oswin Appollis has been hot property in the Premier Soccer League transfer market with Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns confirming interest in his signature while he has also been linked with Orlando Pirates.

The 23-year-old is not the only Polokwane City player who has attracted interest of big clubs as utility star Thabang Matuludi is also reported to have his signature being sought after.

Rise and Shine midfielder Cole Alexander has issued a warning to Appollis and Matuludi just after Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe admitted it is now difficult to plan around players who are being chased by big clubs.

“I think the team keeping Appollis and Matuludi shows the desire to want to compete and do good. But it is what it is, as a player, you can’t control what happens externally,” Alexander told FARPost. 

“So now what’s important is to focus on being here and have a proper attitude, have a proper desire to do well and perform. Continue to do what you have been doing for you to get the recognition you’ve been getting.

“If you get frustrated and this [failed move] gets into your head, in one year or two years time are we going to talk the same story about you? 

“So at the end of the day, if you get frustrated and drop your head and you don’t want to give your best anymore because of external situations, you only damaging yourself and the potential to further your career and invite other offers," added the former Chiefs man. 

“I mean it takes a good season for people to see you and same thing can be said about having one bad season. So my message to the boys is to be with us. We appreciate that you are with us and it also shows how ambitious our chairman [Johnny Mogaladi] is and it shows that this club want to reach new heights."

Appollis remains attractive in the transfer market in a season where he has made eight appearances for Polokwane City in all competitions.

He has also maintained his place in the Bafana Bafana side where he has been a top performer in recent games.

Meanwhile, his teammate Matuludi has also established himself as a key Polokwane City player and is knocking on Hugo Broos' Bafana door after being part of the 2024 Cosafa Cup squad.

Appollis remains a wanted man in the transfer market ahead of the January player transfer window.

His focus now will be on taking his team mate's advice and maintaining his impressive form to keep himself appealing in the market.