Is Lorch eligible to play in the CAF CL after registering with Pirates?

Mamelodi Sundowns’ new signing Thembinkosi Lorch’s dream of winning the CAF Champions League is still alive.

The 30-year-old joined Masandawana last week on deadline day.

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Having registered to play in the CAF CL with Pirates at the start of the season, how will Lorch be eligible to play for Sundowns in the same compeition?

The winger was registered to play in the Champions League but due to injury, he never played a single match in the competition.

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According to Caf, any player who had not featured for his former team would not considered cup-tied meaning Lorch could feature for Masandawana in the group stages as per Soccer Laduma.

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“During the same year a player is in principle only eligible to play for one and the same club in CAF inter-club competitions. However, a player even though registered on a list of a club who has not been fielded in any match of inter-club competitions will be authorised to play for another participating club in inter-competitions during the same year so long as all the regulations are compliled with.”

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