Cardoso: It’s difficult to keep that intensity
Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns 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: It’s difficult to keep that intensity

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso admits it was difficult to play against a team like Stellenbosch FC, who are a "very aggressive team".

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Barker: We need to find a way to compartmentalise
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC reacts during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Polokwane City and Stellenbosch FC at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 29 September 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Barker: We need to find a way to compartmentalise

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has urged his side to find a way to compartmentalise their fixture schedule ahead of their double-header against Marumo Gallants.

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Barker: We’ve got to keep raising the bar
Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker during the 2024 MTN8 Media Day for Stelllenbosch FC at Lentelus Sports Ground in Stellenbosch on 2 October 2024 © Nic Bothma/BackpagePix

Barker: We’ve got to keep raising the bar

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has urged his side to continue to "raise the bar" and aim for greater heights.

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Barker: We decide to not be bitter and do better
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC reacts during the 2024 MTN8 final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 October 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Barker: We decide to not be bitter and do better

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker was full of praise for his side after they claimed a victory over AmaZulu and put their MTN8 disappointment behind them.

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Barker: Nsingizini & AS Vita prepared us for group stages
Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker during the 2024 MTN8 Media Day for Stelllenbosch FC at Lentelus Sports Ground in Stellenbosch on 2 October 2024 © Nic Bothma/BackpagePix

Barker: Nsingizini & AS Vita prepared us for group stages

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker says their experiences against Nsingizini Hotspurs and AS Vita has prepared them for the CAF Confederation Cup group stages.

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Barker ready for challenges in CAF Confed Cup
Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker during the 2024 MTN8 Media Day for Stelllenbosch FC at Lentelus Sports Ground in Stellenbosch on 2 October 2024 © Nic Bothma/BackpagePix

Barker ready for challenges in CAF Confed Cup

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker is excited about the challenge of facing some of the best teams in Africa when they meet in the CAF Confederation Cup.

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Maela: We do what we do for our supporters
The winning Captain Innocent Maela of Orlando Piratesduring the 2024 MTN8 final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 October 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Maela: We do what we do for our supporters

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela says he was happy to contribute to the team's success following their triumph in the MTN8.

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Hotto speechless after third successive MTN8 title
Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates during the 2024 MTN8 final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 October 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Hotto speechless after third successive MTN8 title

Orlando Pirates winger Deon Hotto says he is speechless after helping the Buccaneers secure their third successive MTN8 title.

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Riveiro: It’s the beginning for Pirates
Jose Riveiro, coach of Orlando Pirates giving last minute instructions to Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates during the 2024 MTN8 final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 October 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Riveiro: It’s the beginning for Pirates

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro admits this is only the beginning and that his side are challenging for silverware on all fronts.

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Barker speaks out on controversial refereeing decision
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC reacts during the 2024 MTN8 final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 October 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Barker speaks out on controversial refereeing decision

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has spoken out about the referee’s controversial decision during the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

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