SuperSport United have announced the departure of Gavin Hunt via mutual agreement with immediate effect.
Hunt was in charge of 97 games in his second stint at Matsatsantsa, winning 36 while losing 35. However, SSU lost five of their last seven league games – a run that saw them drop into the playoff spot.
On Friday, SuperSport’s leadership announced the departure of Hunt, just a few games after he reached his 1000th match in senior coaching.
“SuperSport United FC and Head Coach Gavin Hunt have reached a mutual agreement to part ways with immediate effect,” the club stated.
“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 1 000 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 had 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.”
