Lorch grateful of Ghost support during five months injury layoff

Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch has explained the frustration he endured during his difficult five months with an injury.

Lorch marked his return to the starting line-up with a goal as the Buccaneers defeated All Stars 2-0 on Saturday at Milpark Stadium to advance to the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup.

He sustained a knee injury in August last year during Pirates' match against SuperSport United at Lucas Moripe Stadium.

But he came on as a sub on Saturday for the first time to inspire the club to victory and advance to the next round. “It wasn’t easy for me, you know, coming back from the injury, five months, I think, without playing football,” Lorch explained to the club media department.

“I want to thank my family for the support, the technical team. The physio of the team for pushing me, it wasn’t easy.”