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The Citizen
a day ago
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Lorch set for Wydad stay after impressive loan spell
'The possibility of Lorch staying in Morocco is high because the club has already engaged him on a new deal,' said a source. Thembinkosi Lorch of Wydad in action during the 2024/25 Morocco Botola League match between Wydad and Hassania Agadir at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on 9 February 2025 ©Nabil Ramdani/BackpagePix According to information gathered by Mgosi Squad, Thembinkosi Lorch is set to remain at Wydad Casablanca next season following his initial loan move from Mamelodi Sundowns. The winger has done enough to convince Wydad's management to offer him a deal that will reportedly keep him at the club for the next two seasons. ALSO READ: No doubt Delap will be England number nine: Chelsea's Maresca Lorch joined the Moroccan giants in January to reunite with former coach Rulani Mokwena, who has since left the club. In his short stint in North Africa, the former PSL Footballer of the Season has been in good form for the Casablanca-based outfit. The 31-year-old is also keen to remain in Morocco, provided the two clubs can reach an agreement. 'The possibility of Lorch staying in Morocco is huge because the club has engaged him on a new deal after he did well last season,' said a source close to both clubs. 'At this stage, it's still early, and the club will wait for the Club World Cup to conclude before taking the next step. He has become a popular member within the Wydad squad despite only joining a few months ago.' ALSO READ: Tottenham hire Brentford's Frank as new manager Lorch is part of the Wydad squad currently competing at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. He made 11 appearances in the Botola Pro League, scoring two goals during a spell in which he regained his form.
The Citizen
20-05-2025
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Sundowns consider cutting ties with struggling Esquivel
'It's the same as Erwin Saavedra who also struggled to make an impact,' a source told Mgosi Squad. Matías Esquivel of Mamelodi Sundowns during the DStv Premiership match against AmaZulu FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on February 27, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images) Mamelodi Sundowns are exploring another loan deal for Argentine midfielder Matías Esquivel, who has struggled to make an impact since joining the club in January 2024 from Club Atlético Lanús. Esquivel was loaned out to Talleres de Córdoba at the start of the current season in a bid to regain form, but he returned to Sundowns three months ago. ALSO READ: Congolese star to remain at Pirates despite limited game time Despite his return, the midfielder has found game time hard to come by, making just one appearance in the Betway Premiership. It was a brief cameo off the bench in a 3-0 win over SuperSport United in February. Before his short stint back in Argentina, Esquivel managed only nine league appearances for Sundowns, scoring a single goal. The club had high hopes for the creative midfielder, but he has yet to live up to expectations. According to a source close to the club, Sundowns are thinking of cutting ties with the 26-year-old, with a possible transfer or another loan spell on the table. 'The move to Sundowns hasn't worked out as the club would have hoped. It's the same as Erwin Saavedra who also struggled to make an impact,' a source told Mgosi Squad. ALSO READ: Pirates midfield signing is a 'done deal' 'The club is trying to move him on and if that doesn't work, a loan move is also being explored to try and help him get back to the level he was at before coming from South America.'
The Citizen
29-04-2025
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Fadlu Davids turns down Orlando Pirates
'I's true that Pirates wanted Davids back,' a source told the Mgosi Squad. Fadlu Davids will not be taking over as Orlando Pirates head coach next season. Picture: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix Orlando Pirates tried to lure Fadlu Davids back to the club, but were turned down by the Simba SC head coach. According to a source, Pirates submitted an enticing offer to Davids, but he rejected it. ALSO READ: Mass player exodus expected at Chiefs 'Yes, it's true that Pirates wanted Davids back. It was not only Pirates, Raja (Casablanca) also wanted him, but he wanted to remain with Simba. He says he still has some unfinished business with Simba. He has done well at Simba and the fans love him so he wants to stay at the club,' a source told the Mgosi Squad. Davids is on the verge of making history by winning the CAF Confederation Cup. His Simba is currently in the final of the competition after beating Stellenbosch FC 1-0 on aggregate in the semifinals. It is the second time that Davids has reached this stage of this continental competition, having done so with Pirates in 2022 as co-head coach with Mandla Ncikazi. They lost to RS Berkane on penalties. It seems his good work with Simba has not gone unnoticed as both Pirates and Raja Casablanca have shown interest in him. Meanwhile, as previously reported Rulani Mokwena is the leading candidate to replace Jose Riveiro as head coach of Pirates. ALSO READ: Riveiro says Pirates' Champions League exit is hard to swallow Riveiro and Pirates have announced that he will end his successful stay at the end of the season.
