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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>While finally winning a trophy was a satisfying moment in the career of Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker, he says Saturday’s Carling Knockout Cup success does not suddenly certify him as a good coach.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Barker led Stellies to their 5-4 penalties cup final victory against TS Galaxy at Moses Mabhida Stadium after the teams were locked at 1-1 after extra time. The coach, one of the true servants of the game in South Africa, said his career has never been about how many titles he wins but the number of players he is able to help realise their dreams.<\/p>\n

Barker has played a part in shaping the careers of some of the best players produced by this country, and he said that is what has given him all the satisfaction and motivation he needed.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me it\u2019s not about any accolades and I always maintain I will continue to serve my players and create opportunities for them,\u201d Barker said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBack in the Tuks [University of Pretoria FC] days we saw people like Andile Jali, Bongani Khumalo, Marc van Heerden, Aubrey Ngoma and a lot of other players who have gone on to have good careers, and that is the gratitude I get from the job I do.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I see players going all the way and doing well for themselves, playing in Europe and achieving things [that brings satisfaction].<\/p>\n

\u201cThis season we have had players going to Kaizer Chiefs, and Olwethu Makhanya was here today. He was on the field with us [celebrating the cup victory]. He is playing in the MLS [Major League Soccer in the US].<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t need to be told I\u2019m doing a good job. What makes me come to work every morning is to serve the players and create opportunities for them.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe [Stellenbosch, who rely mostly on their academy system] don\u2019t buy opportunities, but we create opportunities. To see a player like Darrel [Matsheke], after being released by Chiefs a while ago, and [then he] was trialling at Casric Stars, and he comes here and scores a winning [penalty].<\/p>\n

\u201cThose are moments I enjoy and I will continue to work as hard as I can to create those opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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