Gavin Hunt has officially been relieved of his duties as SuperSport United confirm the news. This follows a series of disappointing results that have left them in a precarious position in the Betway Premiership.
The club has announced that assistant coach Andre Arendse will assume the role of interim head coach, with goalkeeper coach Grant Johnson serving as his assistant.
Matsatsantsa Finally Confirm the Sacking of Gavin Hunt
It has been reported for several days this week that SuperSport United are set to part ways with the Gavin Hunt. However, they have remained tight-lipped despite the reports.
Today, they finally unveiled the worst kept secret in the PSL.
“SuperSport United FC and Head Coach Gavin Hunt have reached a mutual agreement to part ways with immediate effect,” the club announced in a statement.
Club Statement: SuperSport United FC and Head Coach Gavin Hunt have reached a mutual agreement to part ways with immediate effect.
The board and management of the Club have expressed their appreciation to Hunt for the work he has done as Head Coach over many years. We remain… pic.twitter.com/R3DtVpfkx3
— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) March 21, 2025
“This was Hunt’s second stint for Matsatsantsa, which lasted two and a half seasons, with the team finishing 3rd in the 2022/23 season and 7th in the 2023/24 season in the league competition.
“The 60-year-old Hunt achieved a special milestone in February this year, having reached 1000 PSL Games as Head Coach, which is a first in South African football and is unlikely to be easily surpassed.
“The board and management of the Club have expressed their appreciation to Hunt for the work he has done as Head Coach over many years.
“We remain convinced that Gavin still has much to contribute to South African and African football given his extensive knowledge and experience and will always remain grateful for the impact he has had on the club and South African football.
“We wish Gavin well in his future endeavours.
“Andre Arendse will serve as an interim Head Coach with Goalkeeper Coach Grant Johnson as his assistant.” The statement read.
SuperSport United will now aim to salvage their struggling season, without th experienced Gavin Hunt.
Andre Arendse Tasked to Save Their Season
SuperSport United currently occupy 15th place in the Betway Premiership table. With Royal AM unlikely to take part in the rest of the campaign, Matsatsantsa are effectively at the bottom of the table.
This is a stark contrast to their recent finishing positions, as they placed 7th last season and 3rd the season before that. This season, Gavin Hunt has struggled to replicate the form of these two previous campaigns.
Does Andre Arendse possess the necessary credentials to rescue SuperSport United this season? Will they avoid relegation?
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