Stellenbosch appoint Gavin Hunt as new head coach

Stellenbosch appoint Gavin Hunt as new head coach

Hunt was left without a job after being sacked by Durban City at the beginning of December despite his team sitting in a healthy seventh place on the league standings.

He replaces long-term servant Barker, who has since joined Tanzanian giants Simba SC.

A Stellies statement read: "Stellenbosch Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Gavin Hunt as the Club's new men's First Team Head Coach.

“Hunt takes the helm at Stellenbosch as the successor to Steve Barker, who departed earlier this month, and assumes the role with immediate effect.”

Stellenbosch FC CEO Rob Benadie said: "We are delighted to welcome a coach of Gavin Hunt's calibre and experience to Stellenbosch and look forward to supporting him as we usher in a new era at the Club.

"We are proud of the quality of local and international candidates that applied for the position and, after conducting a thorough process, our board is confident that we have secured the right Head Coach for Stellenbosch FC.

"A winner by nature, Hunt is the longest-serving coach in the PSL and one of the most decorated coaches in South Africa, and he has a proven track record that aligns to the ambitions of the Club.

"His player-centric approach and intimate knowledge of Western Cape and South African football were also impressive to observe, and make him a natural fit in terms of aligning with the Club's identity and long term vision."

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