Kaizer Chiefs Coach Cavin Johnson: Games Won and Lost, Including Soweto Derby, Carling Knockout Cup

• Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson has coached Amakhosi since October when Molefi Ntseki was let go
• Since joining, Chiefs have lost two matches and won two games, including the Soweto Derby
• Briefly News took a closer look at how the team has performed under Johnson's leadership

With eight years at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News, Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News journalist, provided coverage of current affairs, shedding light on sports-related news, events and developments in the sports sector.

Kaizer Chief's Interim Coach Cavin Johnson has only been at Amakhosi's Chief's helm since late October and he's already steered the Phefeni Glamour Boys through four games. So far, he has lost and won two, including the Soweto Derby. Briefly News looks at these performances and how well he did.

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Johnson's performance as coach

Johnson was appointed Kaizer Chiefs's coach in late October when the club sacked former coach Molefi Ntseki after a poor run since the beginning of the season. His first game in charge was against Golden Arrows.

1. Chiefs vs Golden Arrows

Kaizer Chiefs lost their first match under Johnson when they faced Lamontville Golden Arrows for the Telkom Knockout Cup. Abafana Bes'thende looked prim and proper and ready to claim Amakhosi's scalp. Kaizer Chiefs did not show enough oomph as they were defeated 2-1 and exited the competition. Johnson himself admitted that it was not the best start, though fans believe it was mostly the players' fault.

2. Chiefs vs Cape Town Spurs

Johnson's next challenge was facing Cape Town Spurs. According to Goal.Com, Amakhosi had to play behind closed doors without fans as the PSL punished the 12th man for misconduct. Despite this setback, Chiefs' performance improved dramatically from their last game. New signing Edson Castillo was on form after he opened the scoring. Kaizer Chiefs won 3-2; fans believed there was hope, but more work had to be done.

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3. Soweto Derby

Amakhosi went into the Soweto Derby with a victory in hand and their 12th man. The derby promised and delivered action-packed football, with both sides creating and squandering many chances. Eventually, Orlando Pirates became tops as Amakhosi was defeated 1-0.

4. Chiefs vs Swallows

Kaizer Chiefs faced Moroka Swallows after losing to Orlando Pirates. An undeterred Johnson led his charge to a 1-0 victory. According to Times LIVE, Christian Saile broke the stalemate deep into the 83rd minute, giving Johnson his second victory since taking the helm.

Fans trash Lucas Radebe for criticising Cavin Johnson

In a related article, Briefly News reported that Kaizer Chiefs fans slammed legendary player Lucas Radebe for his anti-Johnson words.

Rhuu exclaimed that he did not believe Cavin Johnson was the right man for the job and doubted that he had it in him to lead Amakhosi out of its slump. Fans strongly disagreed and criticised him, telling him to keep his unpleasant words to himself.

Source: Briefly News