JOHANNESBURG - Former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker has died. He was 78.
Barker died after a long battle with Lewy body dementia.
He led Bafana Bafana to continental victory at the 1996 AFCON finals.
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the medical professionals who cared for Clive over the past six months,” the Barker family said in a statement.
“He fought a brave battle, and we are relieved he is now at peace."
The family said details for a memorial service will be provided soon.