Steve Barker hopes Spurs bounce back

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has stressed the importance of having Cape Town Spurs in local professional football.

The 2024/25 season saw Spurs finish 15th in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, while their rivals, Cape Town City, were relegated from the PSL.

Barker, who was nominated for the 2024/25 PSL Coach of the Season award, explained the challenges that Stellies will face in the 2025/26 campaign.

“This [Cape Town City’s relegation from the Premiership] means there’s one extra travel for us,” Barker said in a press conference. 

“I think, as everyone knows, Cape teams probably have to travel the most in the league, so not having any derby is disappointing for us. 

“I can only wish and hope that a team like Cape Town City bounce back immediately and let’s also hope that Spurs can also get themselves back into the professional level.”