Watch: Lorch says, ‘It will be difficult to debut against Pirates’
Thembinkosi Lorch admitted to the difficulty of making his debut for Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday night when they face his former team Orlando Pirates.
Thembinkosi Lorch admitted to the difficulty of making his debut for Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday night when they face his former team Orlando Pirates.
Orlando Pirates have officially confirmed the departure of Thembinkosi Lorch, who has joined PSL rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.
Brazilian Lucas Ribeiro scored to earn Mamelodi Sundowns a 1-0 win over AmaZulu on Wednesday, and a record-extending 10th straight South African Premiership victory since the season started.
A poor start to the South African Premiership season for hugely popular but success starved Kaizer Chiefs continued to Sunday when an own goal led to a 1-0 loss at TS Galaxy.
The ‘big three’ South African clubs had mixed results as the league season began this weekend with title-holders Mamelodi Sundowns winning, Kaizer Chiefs drawing and Orlando Pirates losing.
Sundowns wrapped up the earliest-ever PSL title on Saturday, but they’re still on the hunt for several other records.
Just days after clinching a sixth successive league title, Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a goalless draw by Cape Town City in the DStv Premiership on Tuesday night.
On Sunday, in thr DStv Premiership, TS Galaxy made light work of Richards Bay coasting to a 4-0 victory.
In the DStv Premiership, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates secured victories over Maritzburg United and SuperSport United respectively. AmaZulu were beaten 2-0 away at Stellenbosch.
Watch as Mamelodi Sundowns extended their dominant lead at the top of the PSL table after thrashing Royal AM 5-1 on Tuesday evening.