Thembinkosi Lorch: Mamelodi Sundowns Legend Essop Moosa Blames Masandawana for Signing Pirates Star

• Thembinkosi Lorch's move to Mamelodi Sundowns has continued to generate controversies
• The former Orlando Pirates man was having a challenging season with unimpressive displays
• Essop Moosa is dissatisfied with the player's transfer to his beloved club, Masandawana

South African football legend, Essop Moosa, has expressed dissatisfaction following Thembinkosi Lorch's move to Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Premier Soccer League reigning kings confirmed the signing of Lorch from Orlando Pirates on the transfer window deadline day.

Lorch's move has sparked controversies following his unimpressive performances in recent times.

The 30-year-old has had a challenging season with the Pirates, a reason he was let go by Cavin Johnson's side.

Asked about his opinion on Lorch's move to Sundowns, club legend, Moosa, fired back, as per GOAL:

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"My personal opinion about Lorch is that he is not a great player as he is made out to be. I am honest in saying that I don't rate him and I am really sorry to say that.

"If he played for Pirates in those years if he was already born, he would not have made it. You are asking me about Lorch and with all due respect to him, I think he is overrated.

" I wouldn't be in the same side as him. I have watched him play and I don't think he is as good as people say he is. For those who think he is great, I have my doubts about their understanding of the game."

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Orlando Pirates fans are still coming to terms with the loss of their 'breadwinner' as Lorch was affectionately given the moniker but it is likely to have been revoked after what could be seen as a betrayal of the club's loyalty.

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Lorch had become a key figure in the Buccaneers' attack, who must now search for a replacement, hindered by the transfer window having already closed.

While admitting that Lorch will leave a large hole down the attacking flanks, Benedict Vilakazi says Lesedi Kapinga is the man for the job.