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Barker, De Reuck & Maema see league title hopes fade after Kariakoo Derby draw

The South Africans' pursuit of more silverware hit a significant roadblock on Sunday night as The Lions played out a pulsating 2-2 draw against rivals Yanga. Despite a flying start they were unable to hold onto their lead, leaving them trailing the pace-setters at the summit of the Tanzania Premier League.

Linda Mntambo and Relebohile Mofokeng, Orlando pirates vs Sekhukhune United

Mntambo urges PSL to back coaching stability for football growth

The Babina Noko midfielder has issued a firm warning regarding the future of South African football, insisting that the country must do more to retain its top coaching talent. The PSL veteran highlighted a worrying trend of local tactical experts seeking opportunities abroad rather than staying to develop the next generation of domestic stars.

Abdeslam Ouaddou, Patrick Maswanganyi, Orlando Pirates, February 2026

Stellenbosch coach set to join Pirates - Reports

In a bid to strengthen their off-field structures, the Soweto giants are expected to bring on board the tactician from their league opponents. The tactician is said to have already bid farewell to Stellies ahead of his move to join the Sea Robbers. Should the move see the light of day, it will reinforce a trend where the top-flight rivals have exchanged talents in recent times.

Ex-Chiefs coach counts his blessings after CAF inter-club competition exit: 'It could've been a hindrance'

Earlier in the 2025/26 season, the Premier Soccer League had four teams competing on the continent. Orlando Pirates were the only team that failed to make the group stage as they were undone by St Eloi Lupopo. Amakhosi were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup's pool phase alongside Stellenbosch. Currently, it is only Mamelodi Sundowns who are in the CAF Champions League quarter-final as the only Mzansi representative.

CAF exit deepens pressure on Steve Barker after Simba elimination

The Red Lions of Msimbazi collected a point away from home after playing to a draw against Petro de Luanda in their Group D match of the CAF Champions League on Saturday. The Tanzanian giants showed resilience in Luanda to hold the hosts in a tightly contested encounter at Estádio 11 de Novembro, however, the result was not enough to keep their campaign alive, as their journey in this season’s competition comes to an end.

Maema reveals plans to return to South Africa

The 30-year-old joined South African footballers and coaches trekking to Tanzania in a recent new trend. Signed by Fadlu Davids at Wekundu wa Msimbazi, the midfielder is now playing under Steve Barker who replaced the former Maritzburg United coach. Rushwin de Reuck is his teammate at a club that also has former PSL players like Ismael Toure and Anicet Oura.

Ex-Chiefs coach hints at 3rd signing from 'Downs as Stellies beef up squad

The Stellies are determined to get back into the top positions on the Premier Soccer League table. In the off-season transfer window, they lost some big names to top teams in the country, something that weakened them. It got worse when coach Steve Barker dumped them for Tanzanian Premier League heavyweights Simba SC.

Explained! Why Ex-Chiefs coach rejected Stellenbosch job

The experienced coach is now at the helm of the Cape Winelands side after parting ways with Durban City midway through the 2025/26 season. He joins a team that often competes for the Premier Soccer League title despite having a modest squad and being a selling club losing key players to big clubs. The Maroons job comes with expectations maintain the standards created by his predecessor.

Five South Africans At Simba! Barker reinforces club's technical team as 19-goal goal striker returns to SA

In a bid to end Simba's struggle, the experienced South African tactician has roped in figures he trusts will help him in the mission. After making his name with Stellenbosch, it is time to test himself in a different environment, which comes with pressure given the ambition of the Kariokor giants season in and season out.

'Chiefs agent Hunt to destroy Stellies and moan how he can't compete with Pirates & Downs on buying players'

The 61-year-old parted ways with the Premier Soccer League newbies, Durban City, a couple of weeks ago after falling out with the management. He has now been given another massive assignment with the Western Cape Province-outfit who have not had a good start to the ongoing 2025/26 campaign. They are currently struggling for consistency.

Mduduzi Shabalala and Devin Titus, Kaizer Chiefs vs Stellenbosch

Ex-Chiefs coach and Mzansi league title winner appointed as Stellies head coach

Following the surprising departure of Steve Barker from the Cape Winelands outfit to join Simba SC in Tanzania, Stellies were faced with the crucial task of making the perfect appointment—someone who aligns with the club’s culture and has the ability to deliver on its mandate.

Steve Barker, Stellenbosch FC, October 2025

Simba set eyes on ex-Sundowns technical bench member after shocking Barker appointment

In an attempt to end Young Africans SC's dominance, the Wekundu wa Msimbazi appointed the experienced South African tactician. Barker made his name with the Winelands club, a team he mentored from a second-tier side into the Premier Soccer League. In order to boost their technical bench, the Tanzanian heavyweights are reported to be in talks with the football analyst who is expected to be incorporated into Barker's technical bench.

Barker explains 'bittersweet decision' to dump Stellies as ex-Chiefs coach reportedly heads to the Cape Winelands

The current AFCON break has seen exciting development in the technical set-up of the Cape Winelands side. The incoming coach is expected to use this pause in action to drill players in his philosophy and demands before competitive football resumes in January. Adding intrigue, a former Amakhosi tactician is already being strongly linked with the Western Cape outfit.

Shocker! Barker dumps struggling Stellenbosch for top African side once coached by ex-Pirates coach

The 57-year-old, who played for Wits University Football Club and SuperSport United, has been coaching in South Africa since 2008, but will now be plying trade outside Mzansi after accepting an offer from African heavyweights. It is a massive blow for Stellies, who have been struggling to push for top positions in the country's top-flight football.

Arthur Zwane, Manqoba Mngqithi, December 2025

Pirates, here I come! Ex-Sundowns coach beat Cardoso to become All-Stars mentor

The tactician has beaten a star-studded line-up of coaches and will now lead a yet-to-be-named All-Stars starting line-up. Although he is struggling at club level, the experienced tactician has a chance to win a trophy this season. However, he faces a tough test, given that the recently crowned Carling Knockout champions, Pirates, are his opponents.

Barker slams officiating after Stellies held to draw in CAF Confed Cup

The Maroons picked up a crucial point on the road against the Tanzanian outfit, with the match ending 1–1 as they continue to assert their recognisable presence on the continental stage. However, Stellies were left frustrated on Sunday after the draw — a result that coach Steve Barker believes could have been very different with fairer officiating.

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