Despite a 2-0 defeat, Thembinkosi Lorch's standout performance for Wydad in their Club World Cup opener against Manchester City has fans buzzing, as he eyes a return to Bafana Bafana.

In celebration of Thembinkosi Lorch's birthday, we look back on his bright performances for Wydad Athletic Club in the FIFA Club World Cup.

[Reuters] Thembinkosi Lorch scored on 85 minutes to give South Africa a stunning 1-0 victory over Africa Cup of Nations hosts Egypt after a pulsating last-16 clash in Cairo Saturday.