Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Junior Khanye believes Eric Tinkler would be a better fit as the club's new head coach, instead of Gavin Hunt.

Amakhosi parted ways with Ernst Middendorp after he failed to lead the Soweto giants to the Absa Premiership title, with Mamelodi Sundowns clinching it on the last day of the season.

Hunt has been touted as the favourite to take over at Chiefs, as he has vast managerial experience in South Africa and a proven track record of winning the league silverware - with four titles to his name.

However, Khanye would rather see Tinkler at Chiefs, even though he spent his early managerial career at their arch-rivals Orlando Pirates and is yet to win a league title.

"If Chiefs appoint Hunt, they will be missing the point because there is nothing he will do for the club," Khanye was quoted by Isolezwe.

"He will sign a lot of players as he did at Wits but end up not winning trophies. Out of all those players, we don't know if they will be able to stand the weight of the Chiefs jersey because not any player can be able to wear it.

"I think players are born to wear that jersey. The skill and hard work are not enough at Chiefs. You need to be brave, be able to stand against the challenges, and the hunger to win trophies."

He added: "Chiefs must open their pockets and get Eric Tinkler. He must be assisted by Dan Malesela. The two coaches will be able to restore Chiefs' style.

"They can also bring back confidence to the players. Tinkler has proven his worth. He has shown that he knows what he is doing - Chiefs need that calibre."

- TEAMtalk media