Cavin Johnson Receives Praise From David Kannemeyer
Former Kaizer Chiefs star, David Kannemeyer, has voiced his support for Cavin Johnson to be given a permanent role as the head coach of the club.
Kannemeyer believes that Johnson has demonstrated enough to warrant this responsibility.
Many believe Cavin Johnson is the right man for Chiefs.
In a recent statement, Kannemeyer expressed, “Chiefs will not be thinking straight [if they look for another coach]. Why go for another coach while he’s still there now? I think they should just give him a permanent job and trust him.”
He further emphasized, “Why go look outside? If you look in the last nine years, they’ve changed coaches, and it ‘didn’t work.
Obviously, then it’s not the coaches, but a bigger problem is within the group. Is the group good enough?”
Kannemeyer sees Cavin Johnson’s interim tenure as a positive start, stating:
“I will say so [it’s a good start], but there’s still a long way to go. I don’t think people must get excited; the coach said it himself.
“They [players] must stay calm and keep on working hard. Hopefully, he [Johnson] can bring in more results.”
With seven matches under his belt as Chiefs’ interim coach, Johnson has secured four wins, a draw, and two defeats.
The team currently stands sixth in the Premier Soccer League standings, but their chances of contending for the league title seem challenging.
The team currently trail 11 points behind log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played three games less.
What’s next for Cavin Johnson
Looking ahead, Amakhosi is on an Africa Cup of Nations break, set to return to competitive action next month.
Johnson’s is expected to still be with Chiefs in February.
As the team enjoys a four-match unbeaten streak, the discussion surrounding Cavin Johnson’s potential permanent appointment adds anticipation to their upcoming PSL campaign, which resumes with a match against TS Galaxy on February 13.
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