The Durban-based football club Durban City FC has parted ways with its head coach Gavin Hunt who arrived at the beginning of the season.
The club statement said Durban City Football Club can confirm that Head Coach Gavin Hunt has left the Club by mutual consent.
The Durban City FC decided to sack Gavin Hunt after his side lost 0-2 against Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership match held at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
According to its statement, the decision follows a review of the footballing strategy conducted by the Board of Directors, which concluded a new approach is required to achieve the Club's objectives.
The Club's chairman thanked Hunt for his contribution and wished him all the best in his future.
“This was a mutual decision, taken with the Club's best interests at heart. I'd like to thank Gavin personally for his hard work and dedication, and we all wish him well for the future,” said Farouk Kadodia, Club Chairmain.
The club confirmed that assistant coach Pitso Dladla will take charge of the first team on an interim basis, starting with Wednesday's fixture against Orbit College.
“It is now the right time for change as we look to build a competitive side with the future in mind,” added Kadodia.
The statement highlighted that the club will utilise the upcoming break during the Africa Cup of Nations to conduct its appointment process for a permanent successor.
This timeline is designed to allow the new Head Coach a clear period to prepare the squad for the second half of the season, the club statement concluded.
Why Durban City sacked Hunt?
It is not to guess what may led the KwaZulu-Natal club to sack Gavin Hunt because he was not a bad performer when compare his side with other clubs in the league.
Because he was fired while the Durban City is amongst the clubs which are on the top eight at the moment after 14 games played so far and only lost five, won five and drew four.