Head coach Cavin Johnson has sent a message to goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma as Kaizer Chiefs kept a first clean sheet in eight matches with a 1-0 win over Moroka Swallows.
Amakhosi returned to winning form thanks a late goal from Christian Saile at Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday. The Soweto Giants' build up to the match was marred by reports of ill discipline and division at the Chiefs camp.
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Club captain Itumeleng Khune, who was not part of the match-day squad on Sunday, is alleged to be facing internal disciplinary action over numerous transgressions, leaving the battle for the goalkeeper's gloves up to Brandon Petersen and Bvuma for now.
On Sunday, Bvuma got the nod over Petersen for what would be a first start and clean sheet of the season for the shot stopper.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Johnson urged Bvuma to make the most of the rare opportunity.
"It's the eight games (without a clean sheet)? wow, look it's not about Bruce, it's about the team in front of him and yes we come away with no goals conceded, but I think the whole team has to be congratulated," Johnson said.
"Yes, he (Bvuma) got a chance, he's got to make sure that he keeps it, that his head doesn't go to his body and he's able to maintain.
"I think I can say the same thing about having Happy Mashiane, I can say the same thing about the Pony [Nkosingiphile Ngcobo], I can say the same thing about Bibo [Sabelo Radebe],
"You know they all they all young players I can see the same thing Shabba [Mdu Shabalala], whether they are the bench or in the pitch it doesn't matter, you are part of the 20 and it's credit to all of them."
Meanwhile, Chiefs return to action with a clash on Saturday, 9 December when they host Polokwane City.
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