Andrew Olsson
January 25, 2026Al Ittihad Tripoli complete signings of Aziz Ki and Lorch from Wydad
Al Ittihad Tripoli complete signings of Aziz Ki and Lorch from Wydad
Libyan Premier League club Al Ittihad Tripoli completed two major transfers on Saturday with the acquisitions of Burkina Faso national team attacker Stephane Aziz Ki as well as South African attacking midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch, both from Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca.
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Both transfers were announced throughout Saturday, giving the club from the Libyan capital a massive addition of star power to the attack. Lorch arrives on a two-and-a-half year contract after spending one season at WAC, for a reported transfer fee of over €1 million. Aziz Ki arrives for a transfer fee estimated to be between $400,000 and $500,000.
Lorch, now 32 years of age, initially joined the Casablanca giants on loan midway through last season when the club was helmed by South African coach Rulani Mokwena. He contributed 8 goals in 24 appearances across all competitions for The Red Castle.
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Aziz Ki joined WAC ahead of the ongoing 2025-26 season but struggled to find his form in Morocco, being limited to 2 goals in 11 appearances. He was acquired after enjoying massive success at Tanzanian champions Young Africans after previously starring for Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas. He previously spent time in European club football in Spain and Cyprus.
The transfers come after the Casablanca club brought in notable signings to boost their attack, including former French national team playmaker Wissam Ben Yedder. Bolivia national team star Ramiro Vaca also joined on Friday, increasing the likelihood of upcoming departures.
Their new club is off to a strong start this season in the Libyan Premier League, winning all five of their fixtures so far in the early group stage where the league is divided into regional groups.
The Tripoli club are eager to qualify for CAF interclub competition, something the club failed to do after falling to Egypt’s Al Masry in the final stage of qualifying for the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup. Their next match will be on Thursday when they host Al Tirsana.