Peseiro, Mosimane Among 7 Coaches Linked With Kaizer Chiefs Amid Cavin Johnson’s Possible Exit

• Jose Peseiro has become the leading candidate to replace Cavin Johnson at Kaizer Chiefs
• Amakhosi are on a desperate search for a permanent coach since Molefi Ntseki was sacked
• South African tactician, Pitso Mosimane, is another name heavily linked with the plum job

Abha Club manager, Pitso Mosimane, remains the top figure tipped to be appointed as the next Kaizer Chiefs coach, but reports say Jose Peseiro could get the appointment.

Since the sacking of Molefi Ntseki in October 2023 after just four months of his appointment, Cavin Johnson has been drafted to the position temporarily.

However, Amakhosi have continued to struggle to get the desired result, having crashed out of this season's NedBank Cup.

Chiefs also occupy eighth position on the DStv Premiership standings with 30 points from 23 games.

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After leading the side to 8 wins, 6 draws, and 9 defeats in the South African topflight this season, club supporters are calling on Johnson's sack.

At least seven coaches have been linked with the Glamour Boys including the immediate past Super Eagles of Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro, The South African reports.

The Portuguese tactician had been out of a job since his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation expired at the end of February.

It was gathered that Amakhosi officials have already requested a meeting with the tactician's agent.

Although Pitso Mosimane is currently engaged with Abhha Club in Saudi Arabia, he is also a major contender for the plum job.

The former Mamelodi Sundowns, Bafana Bafana, and Al Ahly coach signed a four-month deal with Abha Club.

Full list of coaches linked with Amakhosi:

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1. Jose Peseiro – Portugal
2. Nasreddine Nabi – Tunisia
3. Pitso Mosimane – South Africa
4. Raul Caneda – Spain
5. Benni Mccarthy – South Africa
6. Vanderlei Luxemburgo – Brazil
7. Alexander Gallo – Brazil.

Cavin Johnson reacts to Stellenbosch defeat

Sports Brief earlier reported that Cavin Johnson admitted that it was a poor performance from their defeat to Stellenbosch.

The tactician, however, stated his side should have scored lots of goals against the Stellies who maintain their second position on the log.

Despite their 2-0 loss to Chippa United in a DStv clash on Saturday, April 6, Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson says his side could have scored five or six goals.