“We tried to be too smart and clever” – Barker
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 2nd leg match between Zamalek and Stellenbosch at Cairo International Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on the 09 April 2025 ©Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix

“We tried to be too smart and clever” – Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker admits they tried to be "too smart and clever" and found themselves suffering a defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Comments Off on “We tried to be too smart and clever” – Barker
“We can go there and get a result” – Barker
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC during the 2025 Nedbank Cup media day for Stellenbosch FC at Lentelus Sports Complex in Stellenbosch on 6 March 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

“We can go there and get a result” – Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker is confident his side can walk away with a positive result against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Comments Off on “We can go there and get a result” – Barker
“It will go down to the last game of the season” – Barker
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC talks to his players during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 semifinal 2nd leg training session for Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa on 26 April 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

“It will go down to the last game of the season” – Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has opened up about competing with Sekhukhune United for a top-three finish in the Betway Premiership.

Comments Off on “It will go down to the last game of the season” – Barker
“We are trying to push to finish as high up the table” – Barker
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 2nd leg Stellenbosch Training Session at Cairo International Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on the 08 April 2025 ©Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix

“We are trying to push to finish as high up the table” – Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker says his side is pushing hard to finish high up on the Betway Premiership table.

Comments Off on “We are trying to push to finish as high up the table” – Barker
Watch: Cupido reacts to scoring similar goal to Bartlett
Ashley Cupido of Stellenbosch FC gets to the ball ahead of Mzandile Buthelezi of Magesi FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Stellenbosch FC and Magesi FC at Danie Craven Stadium on 25 February 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Watch: Cupido reacts to scoring similar goal to Bartlett

Stellenbosch FC striker Ashley Cupido reacted to scoring a goal similar to that of his former coach at Cape Town Spurs, Shaun Bartlett.

Comments Off on Watch: Cupido reacts to scoring similar goal to Bartlett
Barker: We lacked a little bit of quality in our play
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC ahead of the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs at Athlone Stadium on 7 February 2025 © Nic Bothma/BackpagePix

Barker: We lacked a little bit of quality in our play

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker believes his side lacked a bit of quality in their game following their defeat to Kaizer Chiefs.

Comments Off on Barker: We lacked a little bit of quality in our play
Nabi: My player promised me they’ll give 200 percent for three points
Nasreddine Nabi, coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit on the 16 December 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Nabi: My player promised me they’ll give 200 percent for three points

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says his players promised him they'd give 200 percent to walk away with all three points against Stellenbosch FC.

Comments Off on Nabi: My player promised me they’ll give 200 percent for three points
Cardoso: We could have finished it much sooner
Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns talks to his players on the bench during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Cape Town Stadium on 18 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Cardoso: We could have finished it much sooner

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso felt his side could have finished the game off sooner in their win against Stellenbosch FC.

Comments Off on Cardoso: We could have finished it much sooner
Barker: I can’t fault the players for the effort
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC reacts during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 football match between Pirates and Stellenbosch at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 01 December 2024 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Barker: I can’t fault the players for the effort

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker was proud of his side's efforts but was disappointed not to have walked away with a point.

Comments Off on Barker: I can’t fault the players for the effort
Barker: We weren’t able to take our chances
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Cape Town Stadium on 18 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Barker: We weren’t able to take our chances

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker admits his side did not make the most of their chances against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Comments Off on Barker: We weren’t able to take our chances