Staff Reporter.
Chippa United on Monday confirmed the suspension of head coach Gavin Hunt with former player Kurt Lentjies taking over as caretaker coach.
United are languishing in 14th position in the league standings after 10 rounds of fixtures just two points off the relegation places.
The club confirmed in an official statement that it had suspended Hunt after a poor start to the current campaign.
“Following the club having endured its worst start to the league after 10 (ten) matches and only 1 (one) victory, the club has placed head coach Gavin Hunt on precautionary suspension, whilst it investigates the matter according to its internal processes,” the statement said.
“In the absence of the head coach, Kurt Lentjies will take up a caretaker position and shall be assisted by Siyabulela Gwambi. Lentjies has been a stalwart for the club and following his retirement from playing ensured that he attained his coaching qualifications. His intricate knowledge of the team, players and culture of the club should ensure that the club should be in good stead during this period.
“We trust that this process will be the beginning of a turnaround to the season and bring hope again to the stakeholders and fans of the Pride of the Eastern Cape.”
United next face a trip to Baroka FC for a DStv Premiership clash at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.