Barker family thanks SA for support, condolences
Clive Barker’s family has thanked the nation for their support and messages of condolence following the passing of the Africa Cup of Nations-winning former Bafana Bafana coach.
A delegation comprising Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa, SAFA CEO Danny Jordaan and other officials visited Barker's Durban home on Monday morning to pay their respects.
The former head coach died in hospital on Saturday at the age of 78 after battling Lewy Body Dementia.
After discussions with the family on Monday, it was decided he will be afforded an official provincial funeral, to be held on Thursday.
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The family says other details, including for the memorial service, will be announced during the week.
Kodwa spoke of Barker's dedication to football since his years as a young player at Durban City and Durban United clubs.
He says the former coach not only fought on the field but also for the greater good of this country.
"He is one person that must be celebrated because, at the dawn of our democracy, the hopes of our people were lifted high by the team. At that time football was the only hope of our people and the only sport that united our people and then others following in 1995 with rugby."
