Jose Riveiro, coach of Orlando Pirates instructs Thembinkosi Lorch during the DStv Premiership 2022/23 football match between Orlando Pirates and Swallows FC at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg on 06 August 2022 Photo: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Orlando Pirates to unleash troubled star after FIFA break?
As if Monnapule Saleng, Patrick Maswanganyi and Relebohile Ratomo weren’t enough, Orlando Pirates will soon call upon another star man!
Jose Riveiro, coach of Orlando Pirates instructs Thembinkosi Lorch during the DStv Premiership 2022/23 football match between Orlando Pirates and Swallows FC at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg on 06 August 2022 Photo: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Orlando Pirates are reportedly set to throw talisman Thembinkosi Lorch back into the mix after the ongoing FIFA international break.
The former PSL Player of The Season is yet to feature for Jose Riveiro’s side this season due to injury.
It however appears that a return is near for the talented winger with reports suggesting he’ll be up for selection later this month!
Lorch made just 16 appearances for the Buccaneers during an injury plagued 2022/23 campaign. Jose Riveiro will undoubtedly be hoping to have the diminutive attacker back in action, ahead of a potential CAF Champions League group stage run.
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Lorch set for Orlando Pirates return
“He is working hard and is as hungry for football action as he has always been and he remains in the plans of the coach and those of the club. There could be developments after the FIFA international break with regards to his possible return to the field.” a source told SoccerLaduma.
In other news, former Kaizer Chiefs and Swallows defender Yagan Sasman has completed a move to Swedish second tier side AFC Eskilstuna.
Sasman joined the Glamour Boys after impressing at Ajax Cape Town (Now Cape Town Spurs) in 2019.
After a two year spell at Naturena, Sasman went on to join Swallows where he came a regular player at the club.
The 27-year-old defender has since completed a move to Europe!
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AFC Eskilstuna have completed the signing of Yagan Sasman on a free transfer. Sasman parted ways with Swallows at the end of last season.
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