Thembinkosi Lorch: Rulani Mokwena Hails Orlando Pirates Over Mamelodi Sundowns' New Signing

• Rulani Mokwena has commented on Thembinkosi Lorch's signing from PSL rivals Orlando Pirates
• The Mamelodi Sundowns coach hailed the Buccaneers' leadership over the transfer proceedings
• Lorch could make his debut for the Masandawana in the DStv Premiership against his former side

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has showered praises on Orlando Pirates over the signing of the Thembinkosi Lorch during the winter transfer window.

The South African midfielder made a deadline-day move to the DStv Premiership champions after spending eight years with Pirates.

The late move surprised many South African league fans as the 30-year-old superstar was tipped to stay with the Bucs.

In an interview with Thabiso Mosia on Radio2000, as per iDiskiTimes, Mokwena hailed the Buccaneers for making the transfer process easy and also making Lorch an incredible player.

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"It is hard to talk about Thembinkosi Lorch without thanking Orlando Pirates for the investment and the job they did on him," he said.

"Thembinkosi Lorch is an excellent player because of his football background. And his football background is eight to nine years, maybe even more as an Orlando Pirates player.

"So, kudos to the football club [Orlando Pirates] and respect. That is why it had to be done right, and even from the Orlando Pirates' side, the humility to engage with Mamelodi Sundowns and our desire to get Lorch needs to be applauded."

Lorch could make his debut for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League this weekend when they face his former team, Orlando Pirates, at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

The former Chippa United star has assisted only one goal this season in the DStv Premiership, according to Transfermarkt.

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Lorch sends message to Mamelodi Sundowns

Sport Brief previously reported on Lorch sending a message to Sundowns fans after the completion of his deadline-day move from PSL rivals Orlando Pirates.

The South African midfielder is yet to make his official debut for the Brazilians, but he is confident that the club fans will enjoy his football when the time eventually comes.

The former Orlando Pirates star also asked for the support of his new team's fans, claiming their support means everything to him.