SuperSport United have confirmed that former Platinum Stars mentor Cavin Johnson is their new coach.

The former Platinum Stars coach has signed a three-year deal with Matsatsantsa.

“It’s been a lot of thinking that has gone into this decision,” Johnson says. “There’s hard work ahead for myself. There are a lot of trophies in the cabinet here. I’m here to add to that.”

SuperSport chairman Khulu Sibiya says the club expect Johnson to improve on the second-place finish he achieved with Platinum Stars.

“Choosing Cavin was not a difficult decision. Look what he has done. We want tho develop our own success. Look at what he achieved at Platinum Stars.

“The length of the contract is three years. There’s no pressure but like all teams there is a mandate: Do better than Platinum Stars. You know where Platinum Stars finished, right? Do better than that.”

To which Johnson added: “Maybe in the three years we can win the treble …”

Platinum Stars released a statement yesterday insisting they would not accept Johnson’s resignation, as he still has a contract with the club.

SuperSport director of football Stan Matthews says: “Cavin was available for his signature. So we won’t comment on Cavin’s dispute with Platinum Stars, that’s between Cavin and Platinum Stars.”
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