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The South African
4 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Gavin Hunt named Durban City coach: His PSL track record
Newly promoted Durban City have announced Gavin Hunt as their new coach for the upcoming 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. Image: Vodacom Soccer Newly promoted Durban City have announced Gavin Hunt as their new coach for the upcoming 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. Hunt's quest for 1 000 games ended in the most South African way possible last season – with the power grid failing at half-time in his milestone game, although he coached a few more games after that to surpass 1 000. He was then sacked by a struggling SuperSport United side who barely managed to avoid relegation. Matsatsantsa were sold in recent days. Now, as he joins Durban City, Hunt reaches yet another milestone – this is his 10th coaching stint (nine clubs). Durban City won last season's Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC) to gain promotion to the top-flight. They were later joined by fellow MFC side Orbit College who won the promotion-relegation playoffs, sealing the demotion of Cape Town City FC. Here's a brief reminder of each of Gavin Hunt's previous coaching stints. First game (top-flight only): v AmaZulu (21 July 1998, Rothmans Cup – won 2-1) Last game: v Bush Bucks (22 November 1998, League – lost 1-2) First goalscorer: George Dearnely Last goal scorer: Jeremiah Jansen First game: v Swallows (27 November 1998, League – won 2-1) Last game: v Bush Bucks (25 March 2001, League – lost 0-2) First goalscorer: Peter Kirsten Last goal scorer: George Hummel First game: v Free State Stars (9 August 2001, League – won 1-0) Last game: v Wits University (27 April 2002, League – lost 0-2) First goalscorer: Japhta Mabosha Last goal scorer: Rudzani Ramudzuli First game: v Orlando Pirates (10 August 2002, TOP8 – lost 0-5) Last game: v SuperSport United (20 May 2007, League – drew 0-0) First goalscorer: Gavin Manuel Last goal scorer: Henrico Botes First game: v Black Leopards (15 August 2007, League – lost 0-1) Last game: v Kaizer Chiefs (25 May 2013, Nedbank Cup final – lost 0-1) First goalscorer: Daine Klate Last goal scorer: Sibusiso Zuma First game: v Platinum Stars (4 August 2013, League – drew 0-0) Last game: v Polokwane City (5 September 2020, League – won 3-1) First goalscorer: Sibusiso Vilakazi Last goal scorer: Phathutshedzo Nange First game: v Maritzburg United (18 October 2020, MTN8 – won 2-1) Last game: v Black Leopards (26 May 2021, League – lost 1-2) First goalscorer: Yagan Sasman Last goal scorer: Leonardo Castro First game: v Sekhukhune Utd (21 August 2021, League – won 1-0) Last game: v Maritzburg Utd (7 November 2021, League – drew 0-0) First goalscorer: Veluyeke Zulu Last goal scorer: Sammy Seabi First game: v Chippa Utd (7 August 2022, League – drew 1-1) Last game: v TS Galaxy Utd (11 March 2025, League – lost 1-3) First goalscorer: Bradley Grobler Last goal scorer: Nyiko Mobbie Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Thabang Monare reflects on his long football journey
He spoke about the lessons learnt from coach Jomo Sono at Cosmos as a junior player, under Gavin Hunt at Wits and various coaches at Orlando Pirates where he took his game to another level. Top of his career highlights was winning the Premiership with Wits under Hunt in 2016-17 and being part of the Bafana Bafana squad for Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in the Ivory Coast where they finished third. Sekhukhune missed out on the Caf Confederation Cup by a whisker last season and Monare says they will be competitive again next season to push for continental football.
The Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald
Durban City confirm Gavin Hunt as new coach
City chair Farook Kadodia said he is confident Hunt will give his club the sort of results they desire after bouncing back to the elite league from their relegation at the end of 2023-2024 while still known as Maritzburg United and based in Pietermaritzburg. 'We're thrilled to welcome Gavin to Durban City. His record speaks for itself and we believe he is the right person to lead our team in this exciting new era,' Kadodia said. 'His professionalism, football knowledge and winning mentality are what the club needs as we strive to compete at the highest level.' Former SuperSport head coach Kaitano Tembo, who once worked with Hunt, has been linked with the assistant's position at City while former Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp is reported to be joining the club as a technical director. Tembo and Middendorp were, however, not announced with Hunt on Wednesday. Two former Bafana Bafana players, Thulani Hlatshwayo and goalkeeper Darren Keet, have also been linked with joining Hunt at City, but Kadodia is yet to reveal the full complement of his club's squad.
The South African
5 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Durban City ends coaching 'hunt' by appointing Gavin
Durban City have officially announced the appointment of Gavin Hunt as their new head coach for the upcoming season. Hunt returns to topflight football after months on the sidelines following his sacking by SuperSport United. At the time, Matsatsantsa were struggling for results and needed a change of fortunes to save their PSL status. And they appointed Andre Arendse as their interim coach, and the former Bafana Bafana Bafana goalkeeper saved them from relegation. Now, as Durban City were in the hunt for a coach following the departure of Simo Dladla, Gavin raised his hand for the job. The two parties discussed terms for weeks, but they finally found each other as the announcement came on Wednesday. In a statement released on the day, Durban City said Hunt brings with him a winning legacy to the team. Hunt is a well-travelled coach having been with no fewer than seven different teams in his coaching career in the PSL era. He enjoyed huge success with SuperSport United during his first stint as well as the now defunct Bidvest Wits. Hunt also had unsuccessful spells with both Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United before returning to Matsatsantsa for a second stint. Former SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt is now at Durban City. Image: Gallo Images Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
TimesLIVE
5 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Durban City confirm Gavin Hunt as their new coach
Newly-promoted KwaZulu-Natal outfit Durban City have announced the experienced Gavin Hunt as their new coach after the club parted ways with Simo Dladla last month. Dladla, the coach who promoted the club formerly known as Maritzburg United as champions of the 2024-25 Motsepe Foundation Championship, has since joined AmaZulu as assistant to former Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane. Hunt, who finished last season without a job after being fired for inconsistent results at SuperSport United, is a four-time Premiership winner, three with the recently-sold Matsatsantsa and one with another defunct club, Bidvest Wits. 'With a distinguish 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,' City said. 'His strong leadership style and results-driven approach align perfectly with Durban City's ambitions as prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 season.'
