Trophy-laden Gavin Hunt has joined Stellenbosch FC as Steve Barker’s successor. The four-time Premiership winner takes over during the domestic break while the Africa Cup of Nations rages on in Morocco until January 18. Stellenbosch — strong finishers in the Premiership under Barker with placings of fourth, sixth, third and third in the past four seasons — are wallowing in 14th place after 14 matches in 2025-26.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Gavin Hunt as the Club’s new men’s First Team Head Coach.https://t.co/Ls3GaQJM2q#HeartoftheCape#MoreThanFootball#StellenboschFC🍇 “Hunt’s first match in charge will be on January 10 when Stellenbosch travel to Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane to take on Sekhukhune United in a Betway Premiership encounter,” Stellies said. The club’s CEO, Rob Benadie, said Stellenbosch “are delighted to welcome a coach of Gavin Hunt’s calibre and experience and look forward to supporting him as we usher in a new era at the club”. “We are proud of the quality of local and international candidates that applied for the position, and after conducting a thorough process, our board is confident we have secured the right head coach for Stellenbosch FC.
“A winner by nature, Hunt is the longest-serving coach in the PSL and one of the most decorated coaches in South Africa, and he has a proven track record that aligns with the ambitions of the club. Stellenbosch have built something special in recent years, and I am motivated to build on that foundation. “His player-centric approach and intimate knowledge of Western Cape and South African football were also impressive to observe and make him a natural fit in terms of aligning with the club’s identity and long-term vision.”
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