Gavin Hunt

Chippa United’s preparations for next season under new coach Gavin Hunt are in full swing with the technical team reportedly finalised. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Chippa United announce Gavin Hunt’s ‘replacement’

Chippa United have officially confirmed the suspension of Gavin Hunt, and they have named his ‘replacement’.

Gavin Hunt

Chippa United’s preparations for next season under new coach Gavin Hunt are in full swing with the technical team reportedly finalised. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Chippa United have officially confirmed the suspension of Gavin Hunt, and they have named his ‘replacement’.

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In a statement released on Monday, Chippa United said Kurt Lentjies will be in charge of the first team on an interim basis along with Siyabulela Gwambi.

Lentjies, who has been with Chippa United for years, has retired from professional football hence he’s able to assume the role of ‘head coach’.

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According to the statement, Lentjies was appoint because he understands the culture of the club, and knows the players.

Hunt was suspended following a string of poor results that left Chippa United lingering in the bottom half of the table.

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He won just one of the club’s 10 league games, and Chippa United said their management will begin internal processes to investigate the challenges facing them.