Orlando Pirates supporters can't avoid it. Thembinkosi Lorhi is a football player for Mamelodi Sundowns.
How did coach Rulani Mokwena manage the coup?
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Thembinkosi Roach leaves Orlando Pirates Toward the sunset in Mamelodi
Sundowns, who have clear ambitions to become CAF Champions League winners and qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, signed Lorch last month.
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The news was announced by Pirates at the deadline, the day before Sundowns made their own decision. confirmation.
“Following discussions with Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza and Mamelodi Sundowns management, Thembinkosi Roach has decided to leave Orlando Pirates Football Club,” Pirates said in a statement.
“The club would like to thank Nyoso for his tremendous contribution to adding a new chapter to the club's history.
The Pirates concluded, “We wish him and his family every success in their future sporting endeavors.''
Rulani Mokwena Send a message to Orlando Pirates Management
Speaking to the media since the transfer was completed last month, Sundowns manager Mokwena has praised Pirates' management for making the deal happen.
“When you have a player like Thembinkosi Lorhi available on the market and if you help him you can get results quickly. The team is working towards the goal but of course we have to struggle,” Mokwena said. Ta. citizen.
“I would like to thank his former club for handling the transfer with honesty and respect. As such, we seek to treat all clubs with respect and honesty. It was not an easy transfer, but it was made possible thanks to the respect and cooperation from both clubs.
“We're happy to get a player of his stature and greatness because he comes in with high expectations and pressure to perform. He's that type of player. He's a player and we can expect great things from him,'' the former Pirates interim manager concluded.
Meanwhile, Mokwena was recently spotted coaching Lorchi in a training session.
In the video, Mokwena could be heard telling Roach that Sundowns wanted to see Roach, who was creating and scoring goals for Pirates, rather than running wide.
“That's the “female creation'' I seek. I didn't bring another “nyoso'', I don't need another “nyoso'', I brought the “nyoso'' that I know.'' Mokwena says in the video.
“That's why I don't want him to support his play here (on the side). That's not the “Nyoso'' I want.'' The “Nyoso'' I want is under pressure and stress, and he is dangerous. So he's dribbling and breaking through the line. ” Mokwena can be heard saying in a video posted by Sundowns..
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