Johnson was in charge of 22 matches across all competitions as Kaizer Chiefs coach. He won six, drew seven and lost nine.

Coach Cavin Johnson has revealed his biggest mistake while he was in charge of Kaizer Chiefs as interim manager.

Johnson first joined Chiefs in 2023 as Head of Academy but he was later asked to step in when Molefi Ntseki was sacked.

However, he was also fired at the end of the season following a series of poor results that saw Chiefs finish 10th on the log.

Now, according Johnson, the biggest mistake was to not do a proper analysis of the quality he had at his disposal at Chiefs.

He feels had he done that before taking the job, perhaps his stint with Chiefs would have been far different.

JOHNSON’S BIGGEST KAIZER CHIEFS MISTAKE REVEALED

“I think I did not do a proper analysis of the team at the time,” Johnson told KickOff Magazine Podcast.

“I think I should have gone with a little bit of a better understanding of what quality we were going to work with.

“Because training and playing games are two different things, and sometimes as coaches, you must try and get them together and as close as possible then you will see the quality of the player you have.

“Fortunately or unfortunately, at Kaizer Chiefs, at the time we were there, the quality that was exposed on the training field and the quality that was exposed in an environment where you have 20 000 people screaming your name, was not the same,” added Johnson.

“And that’s where I think I should have made a better analysis before I even took the job or not took the job… before I was actually asked to help,” added Johnson.

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Salum’s impressive performances in the 2023/2024 season, where he scored 19 goals, have drawn attention from several top clubs, including Kaizer Chiefs and Simba SC. With former coach Nasreddine Nabi now at the helm of Chiefs, rumours of a reunion with Salum have intensified.

Azam FC sets the record straight on Salum’s future

Despite the widespread transfer speculation, Azam FC has firmly addressed the rumours. Spokesperson Hashim Ibwe clarified that no discussions have taken place between Kaizer Chiefs, Simba SC, or any other club regarding Salum.

“We can confirm that there have been no discussions between Kaizer Chiefs or any club and Azam FC regarding Feisal Salum,” Ibwe said as quoted by FARPost. “He remains under contract with Azam FC and respects the club, which we appreciate.”

Azam FC’s spokesperson further emphasised the club’s appreciation for Salum, describing him as a key player whose contributions are highly valued by everyone at the club.

Contract situation: No immediate move

Feisal Salum is still under contract with Azam FC, and according to Ibwe, any potential transfer will have to wait until the end of the current season. Despite the rumours linking him to both Chiefs and rivals Simba SC, it seems Salum’s immediate future lies with Azam.

“Everyone at the club loves and appreciates Salum as he is one of the key players,” Ibwe added. Reiterating that the midfielder will likely stay with Azam FC beyond this season.

With his contract still active, Azam FC’s stance on the midfielder is clear. Salum will remain with the club for the time being. With any potential transfer speculation put on hold until further notice.

As the January transfer window approaches, the future of Feisal Salum remains uncertain. But for now, Azam FC remains confident that their star midfielder will continue to play a vital role for them this season.