Kaizer Chiefs and Cavin Johnson to Employ Strategic Transfer Window Policy

Kaizer Chiefs and Cavin Johnson to Employ Strategic Transfer Window Policy

Jarryd Westerdale
updated at December 29, 2023 at 11:43 AM
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  • Kaizer Chiefs will take a cautious approach when considering new signings in January
  • Cavin Johnson has had a successful time at Chiefs but is not ready for new signings
  • At least 10 new faces arrived at Naturena in the previous window with some yet to play

The upcoming transfer window with be accompanied by an eerie silence.

No domestic football will be played due to the Africa Cup of Nations, taking the focus off of the club's stocks.

It could come as a blessing with there being less pressure on new signings, while also giving teams a chance to recuperate.

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Cavin Johnson has decided against any new signings in January as he believes he is still evaluating the squad. Photo: @Rushsportson2.
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Cavin Johnson will be taking the pragmatic approach given his short time in charge and the unpredictability of his position.

The interim coach believes he is still in the process of figuring out Kaizer Chiefs' best combinations and has ample talent at his disposal. As quoted by SoccerLaduma, Johnson said:

"At the moment, I don't want any player because I think the time I have spent with them is far too little. You join Chiefs as a good player, and as the coach, I should make you a better player. I am not a magician but I am working on it slowly."

The Amakhosi signed 10 players in the previous window, including Pule Mmodi, Given Msimango and Sibongiseni Mthethwa, as per Others.

Mthethwa and Msimango have been regulars under Johnson and Mmodi has scored four league goals. Others like Ranga Chivaviro and Edson Castillo have also impressed under Johnson.

Colombian Jasond Gonzales and free agent Luke Fleurs have yet to be given game time, but possess the necessary talent to make an impact.

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Cavin Johnson explains why Chiefs 'struggled'

Sports Brief recently reported on Cavin Johnson's explanation of Kaizer Chiefs' early-season troubles.

Chiefs are still searching for a permanent manager but are getting positive results under their interim manager.

The Glamour Boys' recent good form in the league has paid off as they move to sixth on the DStv Premiership table.

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Jarryd Westerdale
Jarryd Westerdale (based in Johannesburg) joined Sports Brief after four years in the community journalism sphere. He is a two-time Alet Roux Award winner and was a finalist in multiple categories at the Forum of Community Journalism Excellence Awards.
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