Will Lorch play against Orlando Pirates? Rhulani answers!

Former Orlando Pirates star Thembinkosi Lorch is in line to make his debut for new side Mamelodi Sundowns against the Buccaneers!

The diminutive winger joined the Brazilians from Pirates in a blockbuster deadline-day move in January.

Mamelodi Sundowns host Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday night, and Rhulani Mokwena has since opened up on the prospect of handing Lorch his debut against his former side!

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Will Lorch play against Orlando Pirates?

“He’s (Lorch) training with the team like all the other players, and he’s looking okay, and there is still a lot of work to be done from a physical perspective,” Rhulani Mokwena told Radio2000, as quoted by Citizen.

“His performances will speak for themselves, and he knows that. He’s got the responsibility like a lot of players and at Sundowns meritocracy is very important. Lorch has to work hard like everyone else to earn his place in the team and merit a start.”

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In other news, Mamelodi Sundowns senior coach Manqoba Mngqithi was left highly impressed with Bafana Bafana winger Oswin Appollis.

Appollis made his Africa Cup of Nations debut in South Africa’s penalty shootout victory over DR Congo in the bronze medal match.

The Polokwane City midfielder was introduced in the 58th minute and certainly left his mark on the experienced Mamelodi Sundowns mentor.

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“Second half I think we made some very intelligent substitutions. The Monare change was a big one, the Appollis change was a big one,” Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi said, as quoted as IdiskiTimes.

“For me, this boy is one for the future. This Appollis, I believe he could’ve done so much more for us had he had more opportunities at this tournament.

“He could’ve even had an assist in this match. It would’ve been nice to see [Jayden] Adams in this match, because I do believe that learning would’ve helped.”

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