Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the departure of Thembinkosi Lorch and Neo Maema.
The duo have become the eighth and ninth players to leave the Tshwane giant.
They have followed Sipho Mbule, Sifiso Ngobeni, Thabang Sibanyoni, Matías Esquivel, Kobamelo Kodisang, Rushine De Reuck, Rivaldo Coetzee, and Lebohang Maboe in parting ways.
Thembinkosi Lorch arrived at Sundowns from rivals Orlando Pirates during the 2023-24 season.
The 32-year-old has since scored seven goals and grabbed four assists in 26 appearances across all competitions for the club.
“After two unforgettable years, one league title, 26 appearances, seven goals and four assists, the Yellow Nation thanks and celebrates Thembinkosi Lorch,” Sundowns announced.
“Wishing you all the best as you start the next chapter of your journey!”
𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨, 𝗡𝗬𝗢𝗦𝗢 👆💛
After 2️⃣ unforgettable years, 1️⃣ league title, 2️⃣6️⃣ appearances, 7️⃣ goals and 4️⃣ assists, the Yellow Nation thanks and celebrates Thembinkosi Lorch. 💛
Wishing you all the best as you start the next chapter of your journey! 👊#Sundowns… pic.twitter.com/GTug91Cwr6
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) August 14, 2025
Neo Maema arrived at the club from Royal AM during the 2021-22 season.
The 29-year-old has gone on to make 120 appearances in all competitions while scoring 13 goals and registering 14 assists for Sundowns.
“After four incredible years, four league titles, one Nedbank Cup, one MTN8, one African Football League title, 120 appearances, 13 goals and 14 assists, the Yellow Nation bids farewell to Neo Maema.”
“We wish you success in the next step of your career!”
𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨, 𝗡𝗘𝗢 👆💛
After 4️⃣ incredible years, 4️⃣ league titles, 1️⃣ Nedbank Cup, 1️⃣ MTN8, 1️⃣ African Football League title, 1️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ appearances, 1️⃣3️⃣ goals and 1️⃣4️⃣ assists, the Yellow Nation bids farewell to Neo Maema. 💛
We wish you success in the next step of your… pic.twitter.com/wYuYdtDyQ1
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) August 15, 2025
