Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has credited Thembinkosi Lorch for his role in their victory over SuperSport United on Saturday. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Orlando Pirates: Thembinkosi Lorch’s numbers
Orlando Pirates will be desperate to have Thembinkosi Lorch fit and firing for them come next season. Here’s his 2022/23 numbers
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has credited Thembinkosi Lorch for his role in their victory over SuperSport United on Saturday. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Thembinkosi Lorch suffered another injury plagued season at Orlando Pirates.
While his absence wasn’t completely felt thanks to Monnapule Saleng’s brilliance, Bucs fans will be hoping their star man remains fully fit next season.
Let’s take a look at his numbers for the 2022/23 campaign below.
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Thembinkosi Lorch made just 16 appearances for Orlando Pirates this season.
This includes just 13 starts. Lorch did however scored four goals for the club.
All in all, given his talent and experience, Jose Riveiro will be desperate to keep him firing on all cylinders next season both domestically and continentally.
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In other news, Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Sandile Ndlovu believes Khanyisa Mayo’s dad was pivotal in blocking a move to neither Kaizer Chiefs nor Mamelodi Sundowns.
Mayo was tipped to join either side after a stellar campaign at Cape Town City.
The striker however decided to extend his stay in Cape Town until 2028!
According to Ndlovu, Patrick Mayo would have played a major role in his son’s career decision…
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“If you have a father who played the game, you will never make the same mistakes your father did.” Ndlovu told KickOff regarding the Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns linked man.
“It’s clear the advice came from the father even if he was my son, I would have said good move.
“As for the three-year deal. I think it was proposed by Cape Town City, they wanted to be secured.
“The more he plays for Bafana the more Cape Town City stands to sell him at the right price. Next season he will be worth more. Remember football is a business.
“At this stage, it could have been difficult for him to choose between Kaizer Chiefs, Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.”
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