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Steve Barker: Carling KO success is deeply satisfying

It has been a long but fulfilling wait for Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker, who finally earned his first piece of silverware as a head coach after 14 years.

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker with his technical team and players after Carling Knockout final

Tactics fell out the window - Steve Barker on Stellenbosch's maiden trophy

Following their maiden piece of silverware in top flight football, Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker admitted the Carling Knockout final against TS Galaxy at some point was no longer about tactics.

Stellenbosch FC and Bafana Bafana player Jayden Adams

Steve Barker reacts to Stellenbosch trio in preliminary AFCON squad

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has urged the club’s trio named in Bafana Bafana’s 50-man preliminary Africa Cup of Nations squad to grab the opportunity and make a name for themselves.

Head Coach, Steve Barker during the DStv Premiership match between Stellenbosch FC and SuperSport United at Danie Craven Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Maiden cup final special for Stellies

Stellenbosch FC will rely on coach Steve Barker as they prepare for a maiden trophy since joining the premiership.

Devin Titus of Stellenbosch FC celebrates scoring during the Carling Knockout, semi-final match between Richards Bay and Stellenbosch FC at King Zwelithini Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Dur

Stellenbosch FC vindicated – youth model proves a hit despite access to funds

Despite having wealthy investors in REMGRO, an investment company led by SA billionaire Johann Rupert, coach Steve Barker believes the club’s model is paying off as Stellenbosch FC are one game away from cup success.

Head Coach, Steve Barker during the Stellenbosch FC media open day at Lentelus Sports Ground on November 30, 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Stellies’ maiden cup final dedicated to Oshwin Andries and Clive Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has dedicated reaching the club’s maiden cup final to teenager Oshwin Andries and his late uncle Clive Barker, who both died earlier this year.