Cavin Johnson Discloses Mood in Kaizer Chiefs Camp After Surprise Cup Exit

• Coach, Cavin Johnson, has reacted to Kaizer Chief’s surprise loss to Milford FC
• The Amakhosi were eliminated from the Nedbank Cup by the little-known club
• The loss means Kaizer Chiefs could finish the 2023/24 season without a trophy

Kaizer Chiefs' hopes of finishing the 2023/24 season with silverware went up in flames on Sunday after they were bundled out of the Nedbank Cup by little-known Milford FC.

The Soweto giants, who were heavily tipped to go through to the next round as favourites, were beaten 5-4 on penalties by Milford following a 0-0 draw after extra time.

According to GOAL, Kaizer Chiefs coach, Cavin Johnson, has stated the defeat has been hard for his team to take, revealing the defeat and exit from the Nedbank Cup has taken its toll on his players.

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"So, we're not in a good space now because we knew what this meant for us and we lost it today, I think you can see the players; they know what it means to them.

"Myself, I know what this meant for us to carry it further and go to the next round but this is football. We wish the opposition luck but for us, it's not good enough."

Kaizer Chiefs are currently sixth in the DStv Premier League table, 14 points behind leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns, and the Nedbank Cup was their best opportunity to earn silverware this season, but all aspirations have been dashed.

Johnson shifts focus to PSL

Meanwhile, coach Johnson said Kaizer Chiefs needs to move on by playing better league football after the Soweto giants were eliminated from the Nedbank Cup on Sunday, The South African reports.

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The Amakhosi interim boss also believes that finishing strong in the league is the only way of repaying their loyal fans as they get set for another season without winning a major title.

The result against Milford FC in the Nedbank Cup means Kaizer Chiefs will now be going nine consecutive seasons without winning a trophy, with fans appearing to have lost faith.

Johnson apologises to Kaizer Chiefs fans

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Cavin Johnson apologising to Kaizer Chiefs fans following another sad loss, which will extend their trophy drought to nearly a decade.

Despite their sixth-place position in the DStv Premiership, the Soweto giant is set to endure a ninth consecutive season without securing any new trophies.

Kaizer Chiefs' elimination from the Nedbank Cup this weekend prompted widespread criticism from fans, who expressed frustration on various platforms.