It has been a long but fulfilling wait for Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker, who finally earned his first piece of silverware as a head coach after 14 years.
Stellenbosch club captain Lee Langeveldt has reflected on winning his first-ever trophy in 19 years of professional football.
Kaizer Chiefs youth product Darrel Matsheke has revealed he nearly quit football before Stellenbosch FC threw him a lifeline.
Although they missed out on the trophy in the end, TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic praised his side for reaching the Carling Knockout final and eliminating some of the favourites along the way.
Following their maiden piece of silverware in top flight football, Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker admitted the Carling Knockout final against TS Galaxy at some point was no longer about tactics.
Stellenbosch FC emerged as the inaugural Carling Knockout Cup champions, prevailing over TS Galaxy in a penalty shoot-out at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.