Kaizer Chiefs have announced the appointment of veteran coach Cavin Johnson as the club’s head of development, with indications that Kaizer Motaung Jnr, the club’s Sporting Director, was a driving force behind the decision. According to Siya sources, Johnson’s unique history with the Motaung family was the catalyst in the development of Kaizer Jnr before he left for Europe.
“He was the coach that in true sense introduced him to football. He used to play cricket at school but when he joined Wits Juniors coach Cavin (Johnson) was the one who saw the talent in him. Before he went to Germany, he played under coach Cavin and that’s how he knew that he is a good youth coach. That experience with him at the junior level has helped Kaizer Jnr reach the decision to make the appointment,” a source revealed.
Insiders have further indicated that Amakhosi looked to finding a coach with experience in junior football as well as the knowledge of development structures from youth level to senior teams. “They have been considering an appointment for this position for sometime now since Molefi Ntseki was appointed head coach and knowing Cavin Johnson, Junior worked with him at Wits Juniors and he is the one who developed him so he knows his strength. And also he is one of the coaches who hold the same philosophy of the same Ted Dimitru. The others are coach Zipho Zangalala and Sudesh Singh. Junior recommended that coach Cavin join the club and with his experience it’s good for the team,” the source added.
Kaizer Chiefs have appointed Cavin Johnson as their head of development, in a move that is believed to have been spearheaded by Kaizer Motaung Jnr. Johnson’s past relationship with the Motaung family is believed to have played a key role in the decision, with Johnson having been the one to introduce Kaizer Jnr to football before his move to Europe. Amakhosi were looking for a coach with experience in junior football and knowledge of development structures, and Johnson is believed to have been the perfect fit for the role.
