SuperSport United midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu have offered some insight into working with coach Gavin Hunt.
The well-travelled mentor is well known in the SA top-flight. Previously, he has coached teams like Moroka Swallows, now-defunct BidVest Wits, Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United.
In his coaching career, Hunt has won six trophies. With SuperSport he won three league titles and one Nedbank Cup.
Then with Bidvest Wits, the 59-year-old won one league title and one Telkom Knockout [now called Carling Knockout Cup].
Ndlovu joined the Tshwane side in the 2022/23 season on loan from Soweto giants Orlando Pirates. His move to the club was made permanent ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
So far in Matsatsantsa colours, the 26-year-old has made 44 appearances in all competitions. In addition, the talented midfielder has scored one goal and provided one assist.
SIPHESIHLE NDLOVU ON WORKING WITH COACH GAVIN HUNT
The former Orlando Pirates star says Hunt is a simple coach who doesn’t want to complicate things with his players.
He appreciates that Hunt gave him the opportunity to showcase his abilities. Ndlovu feels he is thriving under Hunt’s coaching style, which has allowed him to return to the form he displayed earlier in his career.
“He’s a simple coach and likes joking a lot,” Ndlovu told FARPost. “You may see him being frustrated and fuming during matches, but he’s a good human being and a a simple coach.
“He doesn’t like to complicate things in a player, he only wants the best from a player. He gives a simple instruction and you as a player you have to do that on the field.
“Also one has to make sure that you work extra hard at training and during matches, then you will be okay with coach Gavin.”
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