{
  "id": 13974823,
  "title": "Kaizer Chiefs-linked Lorch set to leave Libyan side",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/kaizer-chiefs-linked-lorch-set-to-leave-libyan-side",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:51:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/mgosi/kaizer-chiefs-linked-lorch-set-to-leave-libyan-side/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thembinkosi Lorch, a forward representing Libyan club Al-Ittihad SC, appears likely to bid farewell to the team due to his removal from coach Faouzi Benzarti's plans for the upcoming 2026/27 Libyan Premier League season. According to digital news reports, Benzarti has actively sought to bring new players into Al-Ittihad SC, with Lorch among those seen as surplus to requirements and potentially on their way out of the club. The signing of former Moroccan international winger Sofiane Boufal has reportedly swayed Benzarti's decision to exclude Lorch from the final squad for the new season. Lorch is reportedly interested in rejoining Kaizer Chiefs, the South African club he previously represented in the Betway Premiership. However, Chiefs might face competition from North African clubs, notably Tunisian giants Wydad Athletic Club and MAS Fes of Morocco, both seeking to strengthen their attacking line by signing the forward.",
  "summary": "Lorch is said to be looking to come back to the Betway Premiership with Kaizer Chiefs as his possible destination.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}