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Steve Barker

b. 1967

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About Steve Barker

Born 1967. Steve Barker is a South African association football player and association football coach.

Personal life

Born in Maseru, Lesotho, he is the nephew of South African coach Clive Barker, and cousin of filmmaker John Barker.

Playing career Barker played club football for Wits University and SuperSport United.

Coaching career He led the University of Pretoria to promotion to the Premiership in May 2012. He left AmaTuks in November 2014 to join AmaZulu.

He joined Stellenbosch in 2017, leading them to promotion after winning the 2018–19 National First Division title, and winning the 2023 Carling Knockout Cup. After finishing third in the 2023–24 South African Premiership, Barker led the club to the semi-finals of the 2024–25 CAF Confederation Cup, defeating Egyptian giants Zamalek in the quarter-final before losing to Tanzanian club Simba.

In December 2025, as the longest-serving Premiership coach at the time, he joined Simba. Muungano Cup Winner (1): 2025–26

National First Division: 2018–19

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Important facts

Born
23 December 1967, Maseru
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
South Africa

People in Steve Barker's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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b. 1963
Computer scientist
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Clive Barker
b. 1952
Film director
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John Barker
1929 – 2020
Ballet dancer

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Steve Barker?

Association footballer

When was Steve Barker born?

Steve Barker was born on 23 December 1967 in Maseru.

What is Steve Barker's occupation?

Steve Barker is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Steve Barker?

Steve Barker is South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steve Barker

· Wikidata: Q7611866

· DBpedia: Steve Barker (soccer)

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