Siviwe ‘Chippa’ Mpengesi has hit back at former coach Gavin Hunt after the latter aired his views on the club’s sacking of Daine Klate. Photo: File

Gavin Hunt set for sensational return to SuperSport United

Gavin Hunt is set for a sensational return to SuperSport United, and the deal could be concluded before the end of the week.

by Ernest Makhaya

06-07-2022 10:00

in Premier Soccer League

Siviwe ‘Chippa’ Mpengesi has hit back at former coach Gavin Hunt after the latter aired his views on the club’s sacking of Daine Klate. Photo: File

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt is set for a sensational return to SuperSport United, and the deal could be concluded before the end of the week.

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According to SABC Sport, Hunt has been offered a three-year deal, but his move is subject to the approval of the SuperSport United board.

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“SuperSport United are set to confirm Gavin Hunt as their new coach on a three-year deal this Friday pending board approval,” reports SABC Sport.

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Furthermore, the publication reports that Hunt has been told to keep the same technical team that was there last season.

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What this means is that Andre Arendse will be his assistant while the rest of the backroom staff will still be there under Hunt.

“Indications are that there are non-negotiable terms in place: that the board ratifies the three-year deal that has been offered along with the salary package, Andre Arendse be his assistant coach and that Hunt works with the backroom staff that was there last season under Kaitano Tembo,” added the publication.