South African soccer player and manager

Gavin Hunt (born 11 July 1964) is a South African former football (soccer) player and coach who currently manages Chippa United. He previously managed Premier Soccer League club Kaizer Chiefs. On 28 May 2021 Kaizer Chiefs released him from his contract after a string of poor results with the club.

A nuggety right-back, Hunt spent almost his entire playing career with Hellenic. He had to retire because of an achilles tendon injury and went straight into coaching.

Hunt's greatest success came at SuperSport United, where he won three consecutive PSL championships from 2007-08 to 2009-10

He previously managed Seven Stars, Hellenic FC, Black Leopards and Moroka Swallows.

Honours

• 2017 Telkom Knockout Cup - Bidvest Wits
• 2016/17 Premier Soccer League – Bidvest Wits
• 2016 MTN 8 - Bidvest Wits F.C.
• 2012 Nedbank Cup – Supersport United
• 2010 Coach of the Year – Supersport United
• 2010 Premier Soccer League – Supersport United
• 2009 Coach of the Year – Supersport United
• 2009 Premier Soccer League – Supersport United
• 2008 Premier Soccer League – Supersport United
• 2008 Coach of the Year – Supersport United
• 2004 ABSA Cup – Moroka Swallows
• 2002 Coach of the Year – Black Leopards
• 1997/98 First Division Coastal Stream – Seven Stars

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