SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt has spoken his belief that Chippa United has the potential to become one of South Africa's most successful football clubs, particularly in terms of developing talent from the Eastern Cape province.
Hunt, one of the most decorated coaches in the PSL, with four league titles and several cup victories, highlighted Chippa’s unique position as the only top-flight team from the Eastern Cape.
The 60-year-old had also led Kaizer Chiefs to its first-ever Caf Champions League final during the 2020/21 season even though he was sacked before the club played their final against Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahly of Egypt at the time.
Hunt was appointed head coach of Chippa United for the 2021/22 season but only led the team for 10 matches. Despite his brief stint, he believes that the club can thrive with the right structure and focus on talent development in the region.
“That for me (Chippa United) has got the most potential of any football club in South Africa,” Hunt said on The All Rounders SA.
“Because he’s got the best stadiums, fantastic training ground, he’s got an area of capture of talent from I don’t know nobody is up there.
“There’s no clubs there he is the only team in there.
“That club has got the most potential. It gets grants, it gets money from the municipality, free stadium this that.
“He’s got everything there. Why is it not working? Well, I know the reason but I could never say.”
