Ex-Chiefs winger reveals how Cavin Johnson fought for his career

Former Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United wingerHaving struggled for consistency and game-time at Amakhosi, Phala left the club for Mamelodi Sundowns in 2009.During his interview with

, the former Kaizer Chiefs man said Cavin Johnson was key to reviving his career in 2012 after he was out of favour with the previous coach.“Firstly, as I’ve said, I have no regrets about my decision not to go overseas,” Phala added. “But this is how the moves come, my contract at Platinum Stars was coming to an end in June and we were in November. The same month, Cavin Johnson came to the team to coach. He gets instructions from the top guys in the team not to play me.”He was told not to play Thuso as his contract was coming to an end.”

The ex-Chiefs winger revealed Cavin Johnson went against’s wishes and decided to field the Soweto-born star.Ex-Chiefs winger Thuso Phala says Cavin Johnson is a father figure to him “Luckily for me, Platinum Stars were in a relegation battle. Johnson came to me and said to me ‘the office is opposing you but I’m going to play you. When I do, don’t disappoint me’. That’s why today I take him as a father figure,” Phala said.Phala said helping Platinum Stars avoid relegation, was instrumental in him getting into the 2023 Bafana Bafana’s Afcon squad.

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