Soccer sensation Thembinkosi Lorch has bid farewell to Orlando Pirates and embarked on a new journey with the formidable Mamelodi Sundowns. His stellar performance at Pirates earned him accolades such as Player of the Season and Player’s Player of the Year.
Thembinkosi Lorch shared the news of his new move to join the Mamelodi Sundowns on his social media. While some of Orlando Pirates’ supporters were disappointed, his legion of fans supported his move and congratulated him.
The Controversial Cloud: GBV Conviction
However, Lorch faced a significant setback as he was convicted of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) last year following an assault on his former girlfriend. This led to the Pirates suspending him from the team. Despite the GBV cloud looming over him, Mamelodi Sundowns made a surprising move by signing him on a Friday.
On their official website, the Sundowns proudly displayed photos of Lorch signing the contract, adorned in their iconic yellow kit. Their announcement read, “Former South African Player of the Season Thembinkosi Lorch joins Masandawana! Let’s welcome our newest addition!”
Continuing the Legacy: Joining Former Pirates Players at Sundowns
Lorch now joins a list of former Pirates players who made the transition to Mamelodi Sundowns in the past. This notable list includes midfielders like Andile Jali, Oupa Manyisa, and Benedict “Tso” Vilakazi. In a farewell statement, Pirates expressed gratitude to “Nyoso” for his immense contributions, acknowledging that he has added another page to the history of the club. The club extended best wishes to him and his family in his future sporting pursuits.
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This move by Thembinkosi Lorch marks a new chapter in his career and adds an intriguing twist to the ongoing narrative of South African football transfers.