Teboho Lorch

Striker - Ajax Cape Town
5 Sep 2026
Saturday
Process

Events

21
Severity
Mood
  1. Squad status changed

  2. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.
  3. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  4. Left out as Erick Phiri was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Erick Phiri was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  5. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  6. He has said it out loud: To be treated like part of the club

    Mind
  7. Left out as Erick Phiri was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Erick Phiri was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  8. Personality clash with Kermit Kekana

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  9. Personality clash with Ramahlwe Dala

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  10. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  11. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  12. Left out as Erick Phiri was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Erick Phiri was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  13. Personality clash with Zolani Nkombelo

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  14. Personality clash with Hlompho Dala

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  15. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $169.8K/y
  16. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $169.8K/y
  17. He has started to want: To be treated like part of the club

    Mind
  18. He has started to want: To finish on his own terms

    Mind
  19. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  20. Personality clash with Erick Phiri

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  21. Personality clash with Thulani Mothiba

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.