Orlado Pirates star comments on Thembinkosi Lorch

It’s been accepted by many. Thembinkosi Lorch has left Orlando Pirates to join Mamelodi Sundowns.

What does Innocent Maela think?

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MAMELODI SUNDOWNS SIGN THEMBINKOSI LORCH FROM ORLANDO PIRATES

To prepare for the CAF Champions League deep stages, Sundowns have made a headline signing.

Pirates confirmed Lorch’s departure to Sundowns last Friday. “Thembinkosi Lorch is to leave Orlando Pirates Football Club after a discussion between the Chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza and the Mamelodi Sundowns hierarchy,” Pirates stated.

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“The Club thanks “Nyoso” for his immense contribution by adding another page in the history of the Club.

“We wish him and his family well in his future sporting pursuit,” the club concluded.

INNOCENT MAELA REACTS

In a reaction to Lorch’s departure, Pirates star Maela valued Lorch but says he understands players come and go.

“Look, I’ve shared special moments with Lorch; through my eight years at the club, he’s always been by my side,” Maela said via FARPost.

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“When he left, it was quite emotional, but we are mature enough to know that in football, players come and go, and the club remains.

“I wished him well, and the team wishes him well where he is now. I mean, Lorch gave us beautiful moments, and he’ll always be remembered,” the Pirates defender added.

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