- Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi defends his non-South African coaching staff, stating that skills don’t have nationality and that thorough analysis of the PSL was done before accepting the job
- In his first season with Chiefs, Nabi has overseen a mixed record, with 8 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, as he works to rebuild the squad after their poor previous campaign
- Nabi emphasizes that his staff’s professionalism is more important than PSL-specific experience, insisting that if you wear the Chiefs jersey, you are South African and a professional, regardless of nationality
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has dismissed suggestions that the lack of a South African-born coach or a PSL-experienced coach on his bench is affecting the team’s performance.
Nabi’s First Season at Chiefs
Nabi took over as Amakhosi coach this season, tasked with rebuilding the squad after their disastrous campaign, where they finished outside the top eight for the first time in their history.
So far, his tenure has been a mixed bag of results, winning eight matches, drawing five, and losing ten.
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Does Lack of PSL Experience Matter?
When asked if the absence of a local or PSL-experienced coach in his technical team was a factor in the club’s struggles, the former Yanga SC mentor dismissed the notion.
I don’t think the problem is that aspect,”
Nabi said.
I feel that everyone that wears a Kaizer Chiefs jersey is South African. Skills don’t have nationality, you understand? Before I came to South Africa, I analyzed the PSL extensively.
Nabi’s Confidence in His Staff
Nabi reiterated that his staff’s professionalism and expertise negate any need for PSL-specific experience.
If you give me a question about game number 20, I’ll give you the performance of Kaizer Chiefs. The problem is Nabi. If you take this jersey, you are South African, you are a Khosi. It’s not about nationality. If you are a professional, you don’t need much time to analyze the PSL.
Chiefs' Current Situation
Despite Nabi’s confidence, the Glamour Boys continue to struggle with inconsistent performances.
Fans are divided over whether the coaching staff’s experience plays a role in the club’s difficulties. With crucial matches ahead, Nabi and his team will need to prove that their analysis and preparation can translate into on-field success.
Technical Team Composition:
Nabi’s technical staff lacks PSL-experienced or South African-born coaches.
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The team is composed mostly of foreign professionals, leading to questions about their ability to adapt to South African football.
Nabi, however, insists that skills and professionalism matter more than nationality and believes his team is well-equipped to handle the PSL.
Cedric Kaze – Assistant Coach:
Khalil Ben Youssef – Assistant Coach:
Ilyes Mzoughi – Goalkeeper Coach:
Majdi Safi – Strength and Conditioning Coach:
Nabi hails Kaizer Chiefs star after defeat
Briefly News earlier reported that Nabi hailed a Kaizer Chiefs star despite their 2-1 loss to Lamontville Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership.
Amakhosi lost their both matches against the Backheel Boys this season in he league.
