Cavin Johnson: Kaizer Chiefs Legend Blasts AmaKhosi Coach for Being Too Relaxed Despite Poor Form

Cavin Johnson: Kaizer Chiefs Legend Blasts AmaKhosi Coach for Being Too Relaxed Despite Poor Form

Raphael Abiola
updated at February 28, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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  • Cavin Johnson has been slammed for being too comfortable despite Kaizer Chiefs' recent poor outings
  • The ex-Al Ahly assistant coach failed to power the AmaKhosi past Milford in the Nedbank Cup's last 32
  • The Glamour Boys' current dismal run this season could see them end the campaign without a trophy

Former Kaizer Chiefs forward, Mike Rapatsa, has slammed AmaKhosi coach, Cavin Johnson, for being too relaxed despite the club's recent poor performance.

Mathematically, the Naturena outfit will end the season trophyless after an embarrassing exit from the Nedbank Cup against lower league side, Milford FC.

In the Premier Soccer League, Chiefs are 17 points behind leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns, but still have a chance to seal one of the qualifying spots for CAF tournaments.

Cavin Johnson has been slammed for being too comfortable at Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: @RealTshemedi.
Interim coach, Cavin Johnson, has been slammed for being too comfortable at Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: @RealTshemedi.
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In an interview with FARPost, Rapatsa said he is unhappy with Johnson as the coach seems too comfortable and looks like he's not under pressure in the dugout.

"He is so relaxed, as if he owns Kaizer Chiefs. I have never seen a coach who is not under pressure to perform like I see Cavin Johnson," he said.
"It is like he is being guaranteed something by the management. Every coach would be under pressure to perform by now. If the results are not forthcoming, you should be trembling. I mean, it is like there is a guarantee that he is there to stay, no matter what happens."

The club legend believes that Johnson's attitude is telling on the reactions from the players.

"The same attitude rubs off on the players. If you examine the manager, he is so comfortable; if you look at the players, they are not bothered," he added.

Cavin Johnson apologises to Kaizer Chiefs fans

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

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

The Amakhosi's elimination from the Nedbank Cup this weekend prompted widespread criticism from fans, who expressed frustration with the poor outings.

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Raphael Abiola
Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over five years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015.
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