Victory 'so sweet': Hunt revels in booting Chiefs from PSL's battle of the bridesmaids

SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt expressed his elation following their crucial 1-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs in their penultimate match of the 2022/23 DStv Premiership season.

In defeating his old club, Hunt's SuperSport United shut the door on African qualification for the Chiefs, who will finish outside of the top three places on the Premiership table.

On the other hand, the only goal of the match, which was scored by Gamphani Lungu in the 40th minute at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, ensured United will play continental football next season.

What remains to be decided this Saturday is whether or not it will be Orlando Pirates or SuperSport in the Champions League or the Confederation Cup.

Hunt's exuberant joy seen after the final whistle sounded on Saturday spilled over onto social media: "Three points never tasted so sweet. Thank you to everyone who came out to support today."

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The 58-year-old was sacked nine months into a three-year deal at the Chiefs in 2021, despite leading the team to the semi-finals of the Champions League that season.

“I think you all know how I left [Chiefs]. It wasn’t nice, semi-finals of the Champions League … it’s part [of the game]. It’s gone. Any victory in the Premier League is a good victory,” Hunt told reporters after the game.

“But for us in our situation, trying to fight for second, and them (Chiefs) fighting for second, it was pretty much like a cup final. I didn’t want to make it like that, but I knew if they beat us, they would be one point behind us. If we beat them, it’s over (for Chiefs).

“And with a good crowd, home [away from home]. We’re unbeaten this year at home, with three home