Orlando Pirates forward Thembinkosi Lorch is delighted to have finally won his first piece of silverware with the club following their MTN8 final triumph over Bloemfontein Celtic.

The Buccaneers came from behind to clinch the 2020 title following their 2-1 victory over a 10-man Bloemfontein Celtic at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

Goals from Deon Hotto and Thembinkosi Lorch cancelled out Siphelele Luthuli’s opener to guide Pirates to victory and their first title in six years.

Lorch reserved special praise for Josef Zinnbauer and Fadlu Davids, who played a huge role in helping the club lift the sought-after trophy.

‘It’s been a difficult year for me, and I would like to thank my family for supporting me throughout the difficulties, you know. I’ve wanted to win trophies, especially for Orlando Pirates and I’m happy to be the champion today,’ Lorch told the media after the match.

‘He’s a good coach, he and coach Fadlu [Davids], so obviously we have to follow their instructions and do the job.’