Thembinkosi Lorch named man of the match in CAF Confederation Cup final

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By Samantha Allen

Published: May 21, 2022 | 8:31 AM GMT

Orlando Pirates’ Thembinkosi Lorch was named the official man of the match in Friday’s CAF Confederation Cup final in Uyo, Nigeria.

Despite the accolade, Lorch ended up on the losing side after the Buccaneers went down 5-4 on penalties to Moroccan opponents RS Berkane after the match finished 1-1 after extra-time.

The encounter as goalless after 90 minutes, but RS Berkane took a 1-0 lead in the first period of extra-time (97th minute) through Youssef El Fahli from the penalty spot, before Lorch scored in the 117th minute to give Orlando Pirates a lifeline.

However, the Moroccan side, who won the CAF Confederation Cup in 2020, were flawless in the penalty shootout, winning 5-4 to lift the trophy.

Thembinkosi Lorch was the only penalty taker from either side to miss his effort.

Orlando Pirates scored penalties through Happy Jele, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Thabang Monare and Richard Ofori.

South Africa remain winless in the CAF Confederation Cup, Africa’s second-tier club competition.

Better luck next time, Buccaneers.

CAF CONFEDERATION CUP WINNERS TO DATE:

2004 – Hearts of Oak (Ghana)

2005 – FAR Rabat (Morocco)

2006 – Etoile du Sahel (Tunisia)

2007 – CS Sfaxien (Tunisia)

2008 – CS Sfaxien (Tunisia)

2009 – Stade Malien (Mali)

2010 – FUS Rabat (Morocco)

2011 – MAS Fez (Morocco)

2012 – AC Leopards (Congo)

2013 – CS Sfaxien (Tunisia)

2014 – Al Ahly (Egypt)

2015 – Etoile du Sahel (Tunisia)

2016 – TP Mazembe (DR Congo)

2017 – TP Mazembe (DR Congo)

2018 – Raja Casablanca (Morocco)

2019 – Zamalek (Egypt)

2020 – RS Berkane (Morocco)

2021 – Raja Casablanca (Morocco)

2022 – RS Berkane (Morocco)

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.