Kaizer Chiefs yesterday named Gavin Hunt as their new coach, after the former Wits coach signed a three-year deal with Soweto giants.
Hunt left Wits at the end of last season following the club’s takeover by Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila.
The Capetonian joins Chiefs, who are still feeling the hurt of
losing their grip on the PSL title on the final day of the season, which cost German Ernst Middendorp his job.
With four titles under his belt, Amakhosi hope Hunt can lead them in challenging Mamelosi Sundowns for the crown again next term.
Chiefs chairman Kaizer Motaung says: “We looked at our situation and our needs before deciding on Gavin.
“He brings with him an abundance of experience, having coached about fives teams in the Premiership. There is success wherever he has coached.
“Given that the Covid-19 epidemic has forced us to finish the season in the bio-bubble and that the squad will only rest for two weeks before the players return for pre-season, we needed a coach who understands the local market and conditions.
“We believe that with Hunt we have brought in a person with the right experience and energy to do just that.”