Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Benedict “Tso” Vilakazi believes Thembinkosi Lorch should be included in the Bafana Bafana squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The 32-year-old attacker has not been in the Bafana squad in over three years but there have been calls to recall “Nyoso” to the national team.
Vilakazi felt Lorch could bring experience to the Bafana team ahead of the AFCON.
“You know sometimes we just talk as people and say whatever that we feel but I think we need a bit of experience,” said Tso said on iDiski TV.
fference. It’s a tough one but because we have got two strikers Evidence Makgopa and Lyle Foster I think we can also squeeze him there. I was also worried about [Iqraam] Rayners because he has been doing well this season.”
Tso wants Lorch, Zwane and Mbule at Afcon
“I can put Mokoena alone, then put Mbule and then Lorch,” Vilakazi added.
“Some teams do use one defensive midfielder based on the quality of players they have. One thing I love about football is that it’s a game of taking chances.
“Sometimes it can work for you to have three midfielders knowing that this one is not a good runner in terms of getting forward, of which Mbule will always be in that central position with Mokoena but knowing that Lorch can cause havoc in that open space in that number 10 role.”
Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained why Lorch was not selected for the recent friendly against Zambia but did not rule out the possibility of the winger making it to AFCON.
“So, I’d confuse the opponents by having Lorch and Mbule there and then Mokoena here. But I know that in a game situation, Mbule also likes to come and get the ball and play those passes that will help Lorch,” Tso said.