Former Kaizer Chiefs head coach Cavin Johnson says he would have signed Sipho Mbule back then when he was still in charge of the Glamour Boys.

The 66-year-old coach took over the reins in 2023 after Molefi Ntseki was sacked at Chiefs. Despite a decent start to his tenure, Amakhosi eventually collapsed and finished 10th at the end of the season.

When asked about Orlando Pirates’ new signing Sipho Mbule, Johnson admitted that he wouldn’t have thought of him when he was coach of Kaizer Chiefs. he said that there were off-the-field incidents reported on the midfielder.

Former Kaizer Chiefs feels Mbule is different now

“Sipho Mbule just needs to ensure that he stays out of trouble with the club because of his history,” Johnson told KickOff. 

“He needs to have a good pre-season, stay off social media, and concentrate on his game. He is a good player.  

“Would I have signed him at Chiefs given the opportunity? When I was at Chiefs, there weren’t good reports about what Mbule was doing, so I wouldn’t have done it back then,” Johnson added.  

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach wouldn’t sign Mbule in 2023

“But now that he has changed his mindset and Orlando Pirates have given him an opportunity, I only wish him the best.” 

Mbule has been part of the Buccaneers’ pre-season squad that is currently in Spain. It remains to be seen if he could rediscover his form at Pirates. The Soweto giants gave played two friendly matches so far.

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