Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has confirmed he recently held pivotal talks with club chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung to map out the future of the Soweto giants. This key meeting took place shortly after the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season, which marked the end of Nabi’s first full campaign at the helm of the Glamour Boys.
In just his debut season, Nabi ended a ten-year silverware drought by guiding Chiefs to the 2025 Nedbank Cup title. The triumph came in dramatic fashion, with the Glamour Boys toppling bitter rivals Orlando Pirates in a tense final at Moses Mabhida Stadium. The victory handed Chiefs their first major trophy since 2014, sending waves of celebration through the club’s faithful.
League disappointment dampens celebrations
However, the joy of cup success stood in sharp contrast to the club’s dismal league performance. Chiefs finished ninth in the Betway Premiership with just 32 points, missing out on the lucrative MTN8 qualification. A dire nine-match winless streak, stretching back to March’s win over Magesi FC, left the side floundering. With other teams still holding games in hand, Chiefs face the real threat of slipping further to a 10th-place finish.
Nabi’s message to Chiefs
Nabi has made it clear that winning the Nedbank Cup is not the end goal, it’s only the beginning. But to build on that success, he insists that reinforcements are essential.
Following the final game of the season, a goalless draw against Polokwane City at FNB Stadium. The coach revealed that talks with Dr Motaung have already begun, focusing heavily on recruitment.
“On Friday, we had a conversation with the chairman, and we know exactly what needs to be done in terms of players,” Nabi stated.
“I will not say how many or which kind of players we need, but the recruitment department is working very hard, and everyone knows the needs for the team.”
“The contact has started already, and we hope that we will get what we need, but we are sure that the team is going to improve a lot.”
Chiefs at a crossroads
Nabi’s postseason message couldn’t be clearer. The squad needs fresh, quality talent to build on this year’s cup success and challenge for the league title. The ball is now in the club’s court.
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