Hunt interested in Bafana Job

SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt has admitted he would be interested in succeeding Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana coach. 

Mosimane's fate was sealed in the early hours of Tuesday morning after a winless run of seven matches culminated in the 1-1 draw with Ethiopia on Sunday.

Steve Komphela will take charge of the World Cup qualifier against Botswana on Saturday, with Moroka Swallows boss Gordon Igesund believed to be the front-runner to take the job on a permanent basis.

But Hunt – who has led SuperSport United to three PSL titles since joining in 2007 – says he would also relish the opportunity to revive Bafana's fortunes, although he has yet to be contacted by anyone from Safa.

"I'd definitely be interested," he tells KickOff.com.

"No I've not had any contact but I wouldn't expect that at this stage. Obviously it's a good opportunity for someone to come in there now and take over. My name has been bandied about but I'm certainly not lobbying for the job. They must pick the best man that they think is available. But I think I've got enough experience, for sure."

A late goal from Katlego Mphela rescued a point on Saturday but it was not enough to save former SuperSport boss Mosimane. And Hunt acknowledged that he was not surprised by Safa's decision to wield the axe.

"The results have been disappointing for some time," he says.

"I think we should still make it through the group but you then have to play off the 10 best teams in Africa so it's not going to be easy [to qualify]. The game against Botswana is now very important but I think we should win."

Hunt was interviewed for the post in 2009 after the sacking of Joel Santana, before Carlos Alberto Parreira was eventually handed the reins for the 2010 World Cup.

He reveals there is a clause in his contract to leave SuperSport should the Bafana post be offered to him.

"There is clauses in the contract to get out easily," he says, before passing his best wishes on to Komphela for this weekend.

"I wish him well. I'm sure things will improve – there's always an upswing when you get a new coach."  Kick-Off