On April 27, 2024, in Polokwane, South Africa, Kaizer Chiefs faced SuperSport United at Peter Mokaba Stadium in a DStv Premiership match. Cavin Johnson, the head coach of Kaizer Chiefs, expressed satisfaction as his team claimed their first league win in six games. The Soweto giants secured the victory with goals from Shabalala and Christian Saile. Johnson credited the win to the team’s hard work and dedication, stating, “They put in a lot of hard work and it’s not only now, we thought it should have paid off in the last game and last game when we had possession but today was different, we get the three points and that’s what we came here for.”
Johnson attributed Shabalala’s goal to the player’s efforts during training, expressing confidence in the team’s abilities. “It’s not something he can’t do, it’s something he does at training all the time,” Johnson said. The coach emphasized that their training sessions had been focused on such strategies, expressing hope for continued success in future matches.