AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane has confirmed that first-choice goalkeeper Darren Johnson will be side-lined for nearly six months due to injury.
The shot-stopper, who joined Usuthu at the beginning of the season, quickly cemented his place as the team’s number one.
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After making 21 appearances in all competitions and recording nine clean sheets, Johnson’s injury has opened the door for Olwethu Mzimela to step in.
“Darren unfortunately is gonna be out for some time,” said Zwane.
“He’s gonna be out for probably six months, at most.”
Zwane admitted that AmaZulu have struggled with recurring goalkeeper injuries this season, forcing the team to rotate through all their first-team shot-stoppers.
“We’re probably the only team that has used all its goalkeepers, this season,” he added.
“Should anything happen to Olwethu. We have Ofori, we would then have no backup.
“We would have to rely on the DDC goalkeepers. The question is, are they ready for [top-flight football]?.
“These are unforeseen circumstances and you don’t have to complain. You have to carry on, come out with solutions.”
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