Thembinkosi Lorhi set off orlando pirates for Mamelodi Sundowns It dominated the headlines on transfer deadline day.
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Sundowns shocked South African football with their signing of Roach, with Pirates releasing him on transfer deadline day.
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Despite already cruising, dstv premiership, Sundowns were the most active side in the January window. The Brazilians are already nine points behind second-placed Cape Town City with three games in hand. However, that didn't stop them from seeking to strengthen their team for the second half of the season. Of course, for them, taking into account their involvement on the continent, club fifa world cup Too.
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With that on the horizon, Sundowns have signed: Zuho Mudunyelwa, Matias Esquivel.And just when everyone thought they were strong enough, they met Lorch and Tashreek Matthews. It was his signing of the talisman from rival Pirates that garnered the biggest headlines.
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Roach wasted no time in joining his new Sundowns team-mates on their trip to Polokwane. This was part of Afcon's return from suspension as the restart of the league approaches. It was reported earlier this week that the former Pirates man had impressed on this trip and even provided an assist.
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The coach is currently speaking on Sundowns' YouTube channel. Rulani Mokwena The club has revealed why they signed Roach from Pirates.
Mokwena explains Lorch deal with Pirates
“When you have a player like Thembinkosi Lorch, who is on the market and is an instant player to help the team (Sundowns) and strive for goals, of course you have to try and see how possible that is. It must be done,” he said.Mokwena Street kickoff.com.
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Sundowns fans will be licking their tongues watching Rorch bond with his new team-mates.The Brazilian team will resume their campaign away from home. golden arrow Next Wednesday.
