Johannesburg, South Africa – April 10: SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt addressed the tragic shooting of Luke Fleurs, a talented footballer who was shot in a hijacking in Honeydew, Johannesburg. Hunt expressed his sadness over the incident, acknowledging that Fleurs had a promising career ahead of him as a center-back. He emphasized that center-backs typically mature at 30 and believed that Fleurs still had a lot of potential. Fleurs was expected to join the Chiefs team soon, and many coaches believed he had the potential to become a Bafana Bafana international in the future.
Hunt’s comments were made during a press conference at the Nedbank Headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. He expressed his condolences for the tragic event and highlighted Fleurs’ potential for a successful career in football. The news of Fleurs’ shooting shocked the football community, and Hunt’s remarks underscored the loss of a promising talent. He emphasized the tragedy of the situation and the potential that Fleurs had to succeed in his career.