Hunt explains delight in landing ex-Sundowns defender Xulu

After signing former Mamelodi Sundowns defender, SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt explains why he’s delighted to land Siyanda Xulu’s signature.

According to Phakaaathi, Hunt explains why he’s happy and praised the seasoned former Sundowns defender, Xulu who joined SuperSport on a two-year deal.

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The Tshwane giants unveiled the former Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United defender, Xulu on Friday and Hunt explains the new signing’s qualities.

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With Xulu’s arrival, there’s no doubt that Hunt’s SuperSport are now touted as DStv Premiership hot favourites as they will look to challenge Sundowns.

Formerly in charge of Chiefs, Hunt said the former Sundowns defender will form a solid partnership with Thulani Hlatshwayo in the heart of his defence.

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The three-time PSL winner with SuperSport, Hunt said the departure of Thatayaone Ditlhokwe to Chiefs has opened a space for the former Hapoel Tel Aviv defender.

“I think he’s someone that can fit into left centre-back since TT is gone,” Hunt said.

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“He gives us good experience and I’ve known him for a long time as a player. He can help with the younger payer that we’ve got.

“With him and Thulani Hlatshwayo, we can form a good combination there. We have four centre-backs, that’s a bit of strength and depth for the future.

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“We have a lot of games and centre-back is where you generally have problems. You lose players to suspensions and he’s a big signing for us and I’m happy that he’s here.”

BAFANA STOPPER RECEIVES PRAISE FROM HUNT

In addition, the erstwhile Bidvest Wits mentor, Hunt lavished the defender also known as Gxabhashe, Xulu for his pace.

Xulu joins Amatsatsantsa A Pitor after having a spell in Azerbaijan with Turan Tovuz where he made 27 appearances as they finish sixth in the Azerbaijan top flight.

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“He’s quick, tough ad he’s a good defender. He can give you the other side as well, playing out the back, he’s good,” added Hunt.

“But I look for defenders first and I think he can defend for us in one-on-one. When we play with a good high line, he can help us from that perspective.

“He’s a good character as well and from that position you need good characters, people who want to win. He’s number one in the Bafana team so I think he’s a good acquisition for a club of our size.”

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