Orlando Pirates provide Thembinkosi Lorch injury update

There’s some good news for Orlando Pirates fans regarding star man Thembinkosi Lorch.

Lorch has missed the previous four matches due to a hip injury.

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The Buccaneers are one step away from securing a CAF Champions League spot and a crucial Nedbank Cup final looms.

The good news is that star man Thembinkosi Lorch is ‘inching’ closer to return from injury!

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Orlando Pirates provide Lorch update

“Pirates have had injury worries of their own in recent weeks. They had another scare in the form of defender Bandile Shandu. His involvement in the semifinal was cut short when he had to be stretchered off in the first half.” a club report read.

“The player resumed light training earlier in the week and could soon be back in action, alongside midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch, who is also inching closer to a return.”

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Billiat to extend his stay at Naturena?

Kaizer Chiefs were tipped to let go of Khama Billiat at the end of the season due to his limited contribution at the club.

Billiat is one of the club’s too earners and frankly speaking, the investment wasn’t paying off.

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Even when Billiat has been fit, he’s struggled to leave his mark at the Glamour Boys during recent seasons.

New reports however suggest the Glamour Boys are NOT going to offload Billiat at the end of the season.

Instead the club are tipped to offer him a ‘short term’s new contract at the club.

“The club has made sure he gets the best medical assistance available to ensure he recovers well from the injury he is carrying.” a source told Citizen.

“I am not sure how long they will give him, but he will stay for at least another season.”