Despite being in the form of his life, attacking midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch has been omitted from Bafana Bafana’s preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON]. African Times can reveal the 32-year-old has failed to make the cut for the tournament starting next month in Morocco, where he is playing club football for… Continue reading Thembinkosi Lorch Misses Out on AFCON!
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Hugo Broos Closes Bafana Bafana Door on Thembinkosi Lorch
At 32 years old, Thembinkosi Lorch’s hopes of a return to the Bafana Bafana fold have been dashed. The Wydad Casablanca forward has been performing admirably, leading to calls for his return to the national team setup. He has nine Bafana Bafana caps, with his last appearance coming about two years ago. This season, he… Continue reading Hugo Broos Closes Bafana Bafana Door on Thembinkosi Lorch
Lorch and Maema Leave Mamelodi Sundowns
Thembinkosi Lorch and Neo Maema have played their last games for Mamelodi Sundowns, with the club announcing their exits. The Tshwane club has announced their departure, starting with Lorch. “After two unforgettable years, one league title, 26 appearances, seven goals, and four assists, the Yellow Nation thanks and celebrates Thembinkosi Lorch,” stated the club. African… Continue reading Lorch and Maema Leave Mamelodi Sundowns
Lorch Pens Permanent Deal with Wydad
Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca have finally succeeded in luring Thembinkosi Lorch back to North Africa. For the past few weeks, Wydad has been engaged in talks with Mamelodi Sundowns for Lorch’s permanent switch following his impressive loan spell at the Red Castle. Lorch’s initial loan deal ran out on 31 July, but Wydad was keen… Continue reading Lorch Pens Permanent Deal with Wydad
Lorch Wins Hearts but on Losing Side
South African winger Thembinkosi Lorch played a match to remember for Wydad Casablanca against Juventus, but the Moroccans could not avoid a defeat in the FIFA Club World Cup. Juventus overcame Wydad 4-1 at the Lincoln Field in Philadelphia, United States (US), on Sunday evening, local time. Nonetheless, Lorch’s performance was a major talking point.… Continue reading Lorch Wins Hearts but on Losing Side
Wydad Forward Lorch Puts on a Good Show
Thembinkosi Lorch will look back on the match against Manchester City with fond memories despite the negative result. Unsurprisingly, the favourites, Manchester City, beat Wydad Casablanca 2-0 in their FIFA Club World Cup encounter played at the Lincoln Field in Philadelphia on Wednesday evening. Lorch, who’s on loan at Wydad from Mamelodi Sundowns, started the… Continue reading Wydad Forward Lorch Puts on a Good Show
Ball in Sundowns’ Court to Decide Lorch’s Future
Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca has reportedly tabled an offer for Thembinkosi Lorch. The 31-year-old attacker is currently on loan at Wydad from Sundowns. While Wydad wants to secure Lorch permanently, they must negotiate with Sundowns as the player remains contracted to the Brazilians. The Red Castle has offered 5 million Moroccan Dirhams (approximately R9.8 million)… Continue reading Ball in Sundowns’ Court to Decide Lorch’s Future
Wydad Aims To Keep South African Players
Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca is working around the clock to secure the futures of South African duo Thembinkosi Lorch and Cassius Mailula. Lorch and Mailula are on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns and Toronto FC, respectively. Wydad is reportedly keen to make the deals permanent. According to Moroccan publication Le Site Info, Mohamed Amine Benhachem, the… Continue reading Wydad Aims To Keep South African Players
Thembinkosi Lorch Shines in Wydad Win
Wydad Casablanca’s player of the month for March, Thembinkosi Lorch, was in his element as he settled a big match on Saturday. Third-placed Wydad hosted AS FAR, who are second, fully aware that failure to collect maximum points would be detrimental to their chances of finishing second and qualifying for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League.… Continue reading Thembinkosi Lorch Shines in Wydad Win
Lorch Bags Wydad Award
South African forward Thembinkosi Lorch has been honoured by Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca. The 31-year-old has been named the club’s Player of the Month for March. He got the nod ahead of Mohamed Moufid and Mohamed Rahyi, who were also nominated. On loan from Mamelodi Sundowns, ‘Nyoso’ has impressed, and Wydad has apparently thought of… Continue reading Lorch Bags Wydad Award