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Mokwena advises Lorch amid Bafana inclusion debate

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November 15, 2025

MC ALGER head coach Rulani Mokwena has added his voice to the debate surrounding Thembinkosi Lorch’s continued absence from the Bafana Bafana squad, saying the Wydad Casablanca attacker must stay patient and let his performances speak for him.

- SMISO MSOMI

Mokwena advises Lorch amid Bafana inclusion debate

THEMBINKOSI Lorch.

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Lorch has become one of the most talked-about South African footballers of the season after rediscovering his best form in Morocco.

The 32-year-old has impressed since joining Wydad AC permanently from Mamelodi Sundowns, bringing stability back to a career that had stalled due to limited game time in Tshwane.

Before his permanent switch, Lorch spent the second half of last season on loan at Wydad under Mokwena, who had brought him to Chloorkop from Orlando Pirates.

It was during that spell that he delivered memorable performances at the Fifa Club World Cup, standing out against giants such as Manchester City and Juventus.

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