Famous South African painter Rasta The Artist has shared his tribute to the late AFCON-winning coach, Clive Barker. Check it out!
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Lebani Sirejenje, popularly known as Rasta The Artist, has shared his tribute painting of the late Former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker.
Barker sadly passed away last week Saturday and has now been immortalised further by the infamous artist who's well known for his tribute portraits for well-known South Africans.
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Let's take a closer look at Rasta's latest work...
Rasta honours the late Clive Barker
The South African football fraternity is in mourning following the passing of 1996 AFCON-winning coach Clive Barker on Saturday, last week.
Along with a host of tributes from Barker's former players, family and other high-profile figures, Rasta The Artist had his say with a heartwarming painting of the former Manning Rangers, Mpumalanga Black Aces and AmaZulu coach.
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Barker's trademark "Aeroplane celebration", which captured the hearts of South African football fans in the 90s, was beautifully re-depicted by Rasta who paired it with a realistic portrait of Barker during his latter years.
Check it out:
Farewell Dr Clive Barker 'Da Dog' Coach ma coach 1996 AFCON Champ all became legends under your guide RIP.#ripclivebarker #restinpeaceclivebarker #saffchampionship2023 pic.twitter.com/3cm7negPDQ
— Rasta The Artist (@RastaArtist) June 14, 2023
In May, Rasta also honoured the late Mamelodi Sundowns PRO, Alex "Goldfingers" Shakoane in similar fashion to Barker, recognising his impact on the Brazilians and the local game as a whole.
RIP Mr Alex Goldfinger Shakoane you ran your race you made us like football.#ripalexgoldfinger #restinpeacealexgoldfingershakoane #MamelodiSundowns #MamelodiSundownsFC pic.twitter.com/tO8xAyWeQj
— Rasta The Artist (@RastaArtist) May 16, 2023
Scroll through the gallery to view images of the late Clive Barker, who will be laid to rest in a provincial funeral in Durban today:
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