It can be said that Orlando Pirates star Thembinkosi Lorch is one of the most popular players in the local game today and a fan favourite around the land. With that said, the Bucs star was recently honoured through an impressive piece of art. Check it out!
To see the Lorch artwork, scroll through the gallery above
What's the story?
As said, Lorch is one of the most loved figures in South African football and has over the years built a reputation for being a top performer in the PSL.
Individual accolades, inclusions to the national team and even had a song made about him, Lorch has seen himself being honoured in a number of ways. However, a local artist recently had his own interpretation of the Pirates star's influence.
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Lorch Honoured Through Art
A local artist by the name of 'Left Hand Boy' recently took to his Instagram account in showcasing his Lorch pencil sketch.
In quoting the famous Lorch Amapiano track, the artist captioned his post by saying, "Bathi uLorch uPhasa kamnandi!!! portrait drawing of Thembinkosi Lorch."
The Pirates attacker thus shared the creator's work via his Instagram stories setting as a token of his appreciation.
Lorch Return?
That said, Lorch remains out of action in what is a crucial part of the campaign with coach Josef Zinnbauer recently mentioning that he is unsure of when the skilful star will return to full fitness.
To see the Lorch artwork, scroll through the gallery above
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