Currently playing for SC Braga in Europe, Kodisang is having trouble getting game time.
Because Kaizer Chiefs have expressed interest in the player, this has fuelled rumours that he would move back to South Africa.
Kodisang has been pushed to stay in Europe by Johnson, who coached him while he was with Platinum Stars.
Hugo Broos clearly doesn’t want to select players who don’t get consistent playing time at their club, so the 22-year-old also has to think about his international career.
Johnson hopes Kodisang would take the advice he gave him years ago to heart.
“I always try to teach Kodisang that you have an opportunity to go overseas, take it, and he has been there for a while now at Braga. He has grown a bit, but naturally, he is an exceptional player, level-minded,” Johnson told Soccer Laduma.
“He played well for Braga B side in Portugal, and he even got a chance to play in the first team. I know the boy is pushing very hard, and I always encourage players to stay in Europe, try and stay there as long as you can; he is only 22, and he is likely to get seen by more people.
“My advice to Kodisang is to stay in Europe and prove himself, I think he’s got a lot to prove, he is still young, and South Africa will see him soon, but for now, I suggest he remains in Europe, ‘stay there my boy, don’t close the door and make a name for yourself’.
“If they [Braga] want to loan him out, let it be a team in Europe as there is more exposure, there is talent identification.”