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Durban City appoint Gavin Hunt as new head coach

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Gavin Hunt, head coach of SuperSport United given a guard of honour for reaching 1000 career matches during Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between SuperSport United and Golden Arrows at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa on 23 Febraury 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Durban City FC have confirmed the appointment of Gavin as their new head coach ahead of the 2025-26 Betway Premiership season.

The 60-year-old has been without a club since parting ways with SuperSport United in March.

Matsatsantsa has since sold their Premier Soccer League status to Siwelele FC.

Hunt will now succeed Simo Dladla, who parted ways with the club after he failed to agree to terms on a new deal.

Hunt brings a wealth of experience, having previously coached Hellenic FC, Black Leopards, Moroka Swallows, SuperSport United, Bidvest Wits FC, Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United.

“Durban City Football Club is delighted to officially announce the appointment of Gavin Hunt as the Club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2025/2026 Betway Premiership Season,” Durban City said in a statement.

“With a distinguished career spanning more than two decades at the top level of South African Football, Hunt brings a wealth of experience, having won multiple league titles and domestic trophies. His strong leadership style and results driven approach aligns perfectly with Durban City’s ambitions as we prepare for the upcoming 2025/2026 Betway Premiership Season.

“Club Chairman, Farook Kadodia expressed his confidence in the new appointment.

“We are thrilled to welcome Gavin to Durban City. His record speaks for itself and we believe he is the right person to lead our team into this exciting new era. His professionalism, football knowledge and winning mentality are exactly what the Club needs as we strive to compete at the highest level”