Overview
- Stellenbosch FC announced Gavin Hunt as men's First Team head coach on December 30 with immediate effect.
- CEO Rob Benadie said the board completed a thorough recruitment process and highlighted Hunt’s pedigree, player-centric approach and Western Cape knowledge.
- Hunt, 61, has won four Premiership titles and multiple cups, and earlier in 2025 became the first coach to reach 1,000 PSL matches.
- The appointment follows Steve Barker’s exit earlier this month after 309 matches and major milestones for the club, with some reports linking him to Simba SC.
- Local reporting notes Hunt’s recent stint at Durban City and indicates his first match could be on January 20, 2026 at Sekhukhune United, while details on his technical team and first press conference are still to come.