Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Lifa Gqosha seems disheartened by Kaizer Chiefs’ interest in Mamelodi Sundowns’ man Thembinkosi Lorch.
The AmaKhosi faithful will know all about Lorch, who served Orlando Pirates for nine years and dampened Chiefs spirits in many Soweto derbies.
The 31-year-old has experienced a lull in his career, but to the dismay of Gqosha, Kaizer Chiefs are monitoring the former Buccaneer.
“Are we becoming a retirement village? It feels like we are turning into an old age home,” said Gqosha.
“Is it possible to build a team with players who are 30 years old and above? I understand the need for experience, but are they not satisfied with the experienced players they already have?
“When building a team, you must invest in youngsters. I’m not questioning Lorch’s abilities, but at his age, how long can he maintain his form?” Gqosha insisted.
“As a player myself, I would take advantage of such opportunities because it is a chance to earn money. Yet, at the same time, there may be a strong desire to play and prove critics wrong complicates the situation,
“Ultimately, I don’t believe that such a signing would help solve Kaizer Chiefs’ problems. For me, it’s a definite no.”
What about Zwane?
Another Mamelodi Sundowns veteran Kaizer Chiefs are targeting is 35-year-old Themba Zwane:
“Kaizer Chiefs could be watching the situation of a Mamelodi Sundowns star [Themba Zwane] with an interested eye,” KickOff reported.
“This as has been the Soweto giants’ tradition with out-of-contract players at Chloorkop in recent years. Even though Chiefs appeared not to have planned it, it came as no surprise when they signed Gaston Sirino. This after his contract lapsed at Sundowns at the end of June 2024.
“Amakhosi may also not be able to resist the temptation of having the opportunity to sign Themba Zwane, whose contract is left with only five months. With Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos still rating the 35-year-old, it would not be a shock for Chiefs to lure the Tembisa-born man to Naturena.
“He would be following in the footsteps of the likes of Josta Dladla, Katlego Mphela, Leonardo Castro, Khama Billiat, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, and recently Sirino, who all joined Chiefs from Sundowns as free agents.”
Is Kaizer Chiefs doing the right thing?
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