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Orlando Pirates’ Thembinkosi Lorch and Vincent Pule strut on the Moses Mabhida pitch. Image: @OrlandoPirates / Twitter

Lorch doesn’t want to play for Orlando Pirates – Bucs legend

An Orlando Pirates legend has accused star man Thembinkosi Lorch of no longer wanting to play for the mighty Buccaneers

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Orlando Pirates’ Thembinkosi Lorch and Vincent Pule strut on the Moses Mabhida pitch. Image: @OrlandoPirates / Twitter

Orlando Pirates legend Steve “Chippa” Lekoelea believes star man Thembinkosi Lorch has fallen out of love with the club.

Lorch has struggled to replicate his prime form for the Buccaneers during recent seasons.

While injuries have plagued the talented winger, Lekoelea believes Lorch is struggling to show his best for the club as his heart is no longer there.

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Lorch doesn’t want to play for Orlando Pirates – Chippa

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Steve Lekoelea has compared Khama Billiat’s situation to that of Thembinkosi Lorch’s situation at the Buccaneers.

“If you look carefully at Chiefs, he is not playing well compared to the way he did at Mamelodi Sundowns.” – Orlando Pirates legend Steve “Chippa” Lekoelea told KickOff.

“Chiefs tried their best to make the relationship great, but it couldn’t work. He no longer wants to play for Chiefs. It’s the same thing with Thembinkosi Lorch at Orlando Pirates.”

Thembinkosi Lorch in action for the Buccaneers. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

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In other news, Former Orlando Pirates defender Ntsikelelo Nyauza has been released by Richards Bay FC.

The Veteran defender spent just one season at the club following his seven year spell at the Buccaneers.

Nyauza made 22 starts for the Natal Rich Boys, scoring one goal for the club.

He can now join any club after becoming a free agent.

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Ex Pirates defender released by Richards Bay

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“DStv Premiership side Richards Bay FC have decided to part ways with veteran defender Ntsikelelo Nyauza after one season at the club.” a KickOff report read.

“Richards Bay have since also terminated the services of Khetha Shabalala while deciding against renewing the contract of Ndiviwe Mdabuka.”

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Former Orlando Pirates star Ntsikelelo Nyauza moved to Richards Bay at the beginning of last season. Image: @IDiskiTimes / Twitter

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