‘Lorch called me, he was in tears’ – Sundowns coach Rulani 

Mamelodi Sundowns star Thembinkosi Lorch feels disgraced after he was captured in a viral video partying and dancing with two women. His coach, Rulani Mokwena,g has revealed that the 30-year-old is filled with remorse.

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS COACH RULANI MOKWENA COMMENTS ON THEMBINKOSI LORCH VIDEO

Lorch, who, let’s be honest, is no stranger to controversy and women, was captured on Instagram live dancing with two unnamed women. While the video does not show any obvious shame, the clip has gone viral and includes a storm of criticism on the Sundowns superstar.

Looking to buy a good quality pre-owned vehicle, click here!

Speaking on the event, Lorch’s coach, Mokwena, said he is aware of the furore. The Bloemfontein-born player called him to express his agony over the event.

“Lorch called me and he was in tears,” Mokwena said on Sports Nights Amplified.

“I don’t want to talk too much about the issue (trending live video) until I’ve spoken to him in person. I will say I’m disappointed, because I also told him this on the phone,” the Sundowns coach added.

“Lorch called me and he was in tears. I don’t want to talk too much about the issue (trending live video) until I’ve spoken to him in person. I will say I’m disappointed, because I also told him this on the phone” – Rulani Mokwena on #SportsNightAmplifited #SNAWA

— SPORTS NIGHT AMPLIFIED with ANDILE (@SNAWA_MetroFM) May 27, 2024

RULANI MOKWENA UNHAPPY WITH PSL AWARDS NOMINATIONS

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Mokwena is not so happy with the DStv Premiership award nominations after his South American stars Lucas Ribeiro and Marcelo Allende were omitted.

According to Mokwena, Sundowns’ Lucas Ribeiro, as well as Marcelo Allende, should have been recognised for a few award nominations.

“I’m disappointed, I think he [Lucas Ribeiro] has been phenomenal, he’s just been unlucky with injuries. He hasn’t played so many games in his career and that caught up a bit,” said Mokwena, as per FARPost.

“He’s the best footballer, the best human being and one of the best players I’ve ever coached from a gift point of view and I think he can improve so much more.

“That’s probably the even scarier part because, in his first season, he has performed the way he has performed. But I could say the same about Marcelo Allende, it’s disappointing not to see him amongst the nominees,” the Sundowns mentor added.

“I think Sailor [Khuliso Mudau] has had a good season also, and he’s not part the Defender of the Season at the very least.

“But it’s okay, you can’t have your cake and eat it, can you? We’ve got to celebrate the nomination of Ronwen [Williams], and Tebza. Mine is that, I’m just nominated because I coach very good players and I’m humbled to be in that space,” the Sundowns tactician concluded.

FULL AWARD NOMINATIONS

FOOTBALLER OF THE SEASON

Teboho Mokoena [Mamelodi Sundowns], Iqraam Rayners [Stellenbosch FC], Ronwen Williams [Mamelodi Sundowns]

DSTV PREMIERSHIP PLAYERS’ PLAYER OF THE SEASON

Patrick Maswanganyi [Orlando Pirates], Iqraam Rayners [Stellenbosch FC], Ronwen Williams [Mamelodi Sundowns]

DSTV PREMIERSHIP MIDFIELDER OF THE SEASON

Sanele Barns [Richards Bay], Patrick Maswanganyi [Orlando Pirates], Devin Titus [Stellenbosch FC]

DSTV PREMIERSHIP DEFENDER OF THE SEASON

Grant Kekana [Mamelodi Sundowns], Deano Van Rooyen [Stellenbosch FC], Tapelo Xoki [Orlando Pirates]

DSTV PREMIERSHIP GOALKEEPER OF THE SEASON

Badra Sangare [Sekhukhune United], Sage Stephens [Stellenbosch FC], Ronwen Williams [Mamelodi Sundowns]

DSTV PREMIERSHIP YOUNG PLAYER OF THE SEASON

Shandre Campbell [SuperSport United], Relebohile Mofokeng [Orlando Pirates], Ime Okon [SuperSport United]

DSTV PREMIERSHIP COACH OF THE SEASON

Steve Barker [Stellenbosch FC], Rulani Mokwena [Mamelodi Sundowns], Jose Riveiro [Orlando Pirates]

MTN8 LAST MAN STANDING

Sipho Chaine [Orlando Pirates], Zakhele Lepasa [Orlando Pirates], Patrick Maswanganyi [Orlando Pirates]

CARLING KNOCKOUT PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT

Thabo Moloisane [Stellenbosch FC], Iqraam Rayners [Stellenbosch FC], Devin Titus [Stellenbosch FC]

NEDBANK CUP MOST PROMISING PLAYER

Shandre Campbell [SuperSport United], Relebohile Mofokeng [Orlando Pirates], Devin Titus [Stellenbosch FC]

NEDBANK CUP PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT

Tshegofatso Mabasa [Orlando Pirates], Patrick Maswanganyi [Orlando Pirates], Iqraam Rayners [Stellenbosch FC]

DSTV DISKI CHALLENGE PLAYER OF THE SEASON

Jody Ah Shene [Cape Town City], Ntando Nkosi [Mamelodi Sundowns], Langelihle Phili [Stellenbosch FC]

PSL ASSISTANT REFEREE OF THE SEASON

Cledwin Baloyi, Lalelani Mngadi, Romario Phiri.

Do you agree with Mokwena on the omitted Sundowns players? Let us know in the comments section below.