Stellenbosch FC have made a big announcement on their head coach Steve Barker ahead of the team's match this weekend.
The club has confirmed that the coach has signed a new long-term contract, following his outstanding work with the team over the years.
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"Stellenbosch Football Club is delighted to announce that Steve Barker has signed a new contract with the club keeping him committed to SFC until 2026," Stellenbosch confirmed in their statement on the club's official Twitter account.
Stellenbosch Football Club is delighted to announce that Steve Barker has signed a new contract with the club keeping him committed to SFC until 2026. Barked Inked ?? '26 The SB era continues…#StellenboschFC#ProudlyStellenbosch ?? pic.twitter.com/GjHJcwemZs
— Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) October 6, 2022
"Stellenbosch Football Club is delighted to announce that Head Coach Steve Barker has signed a three-year contract extension keeping him committed to SFC until 2026," the club further said in a statement.
Barker led Stellies to a remarkable and historic season in the 2021/22 campaign as the team finished 4th on the DStv Premiership log, their highest position ever in the club's history.
So far this season, Barker has led Stellies to 6th place on the standings and the team will face Kaizer Chiefs at DHL Stadium in their next match on Sunday.
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In the most recent match on Tuesday, Barker led the Winelands outfit to an impressive 3-0 victory over Maritzburg United.
In addition to his achievements, the 54-year-old mentor has been hailed for his outstanding work in promoting talented young players from the club's development to the first team over the years.
Barker has been with Stellies since 2017 and was at the helm when the club gained promotion from Mzansi's second tier to the topflight in 2019.
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