SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt has responded to the swirling speculation about his future at the club.
With Hunt’s contract at SuperSport expiring on 30 June, rumours of a potential exit have been rife, fueled further by reports linking the veteran coach with a move to Sekhukhune United in recent weeks.
Speaking to the media on Friday on the sidelines of the closing ceremony for the CAF A Diploma Coaching Course at SAFA House, Hunt did not explicitly address the Sekhukhune interest but offered a hint that could suggest a potential stay at Matsatsantsa.
GAVIN Hunt Addresses Future at SuperSport United
Hunt chuckled as he addressed a question about the Sekhukhune head coach position. “So, that is the only reason [I’m linked to them] because I have a CAF A Coaching License? he quipped.
This lighthearted response did little to dispel the rumours, but it hinted at Hunt’s comfort level in considering a challenge on the continental stage. It’s worth noting that Sekhukhune will be competing in the CAF Confederation Cup next season, making the CAF A licence license a relevant factor.
Hunt, who stated that the course, which began in November, consumed a significant portion of his time, added: “Look, there have been a lot of things. When you come here [SAFA coaching course], you get tucked away a little bit from reality.
“So we [himself and his agent] will get back on what’s going on this afternoon, and there isn’t much going on at the moment,” added Hunt, who is one of the 25 coaches who graduated with a CAF A Diploma Coaching Course and was honoured by SAFA for the achievement.
Furthermore, Hunt openly expressed his ambition to participate in the inter-club CAF competition with Matsatsantsa. Additionally, he offered a glimpse into the club’s plans for the upcoming 2024/25 season, suggesting a level of involvement that goes beyond a coach nearing the end of his contract.
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“I want to get into CAF at SuperSport, where I am. We missed it [qualification] this year by one point, which was very frustrating, but it is what it is,” he uttered.
Shedding light on the potential player shake-up at SuperSport, Hunt stated: “You cannot keep young players, especially if they are not going to play.
“So we are going to have to loan a few out so they get experience, that’s certainly on the agenda, and a few players came to the end of their contracts, which really be known now; I haven’t had the time, but I will get with the CEO [Stanley Matthews] and chat about it, and there is a few things that we need to look at.”
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