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Remembering the Legacy of Clive Barker: South Africa Mourns the Loss of a Football Icon

On Saturday, the football world mourned the loss of Clive Barker, the legendary former coach of Bafana Bafana, who passed away at the age of 78. It was in 1996 that Barker led the South African national team to an unforgettable Africa Cup of Nations triumph, etching his name in the annals of football history. Earlier this year, it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), a condition that posed significant challenges.