There is some talk that has not been revealed yet.Getty ImagesA new chapter appears to be on the horizon for Kaizer Chiefs, as the club finds itself at a critical juncture with its head coach, Nasredd...
There is some talk that has not been revealed yet.
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A new chapter appears to be on the horizon for Kaizer Chiefs, as the club finds itself at a critical juncture with its head coach, Nasreddine Nabi. While the club has stopped short of announcing an official departure, the winds of change are undeniably blowing.
In a telling move that speaks louder than any official statement, Nabi was notably absent as the Amakhosi squad departed for Angola. His absence from the touchline for the crucial CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round match against Kabuscorp this Saturday served as the strongest indicator yet that his tenure is concluding.
The club has chosen its words carefully, publicly acknowledging only that "discussions are ongoing" with the 60-year-old Tunisian tactician. This delicate phrasing paints a picture of a negotiation in its final stages, hinting at an imminent, formal separation that has yet to be finalized. The silence on his future, contrasted with the clear action of his non-travel, creates a narrative of an ending that is all but confirmed.
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A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the head coach position at Kaizer Chiefs, with the club breaking its silence on Friday regarding the status of Nasreddine Nabi. The core of the message was clear: Nabi is not with the team, but the reasons remain shrouded in procedural secrecy.
The club officially framed the situation as an "internal matter," emphasizing that it is being handled through "appropriate processes." In a statement aimed at reassuring fans, the club pledged its focus on maintaining "stability and continuity" for the players and supporters, politely closing the door on further public discussion for the time being.
However, a report from the Sowetan pierced through the veil of official language, suggesting a more dramatic backdrop. According to the publication, the "ongoing discussions" are, in fact, tense negotiations over the termination of Nabi's contract. The report claims the coach is currently suspended, with the validity of his CAF coaching licenses for continental competitions being the central point of contention. This alleged discrepancy casts the administrative "processes" mentioned by the club in a more urgent light, painting a picture of a deep-seated issue that threatens to cut his tenure short.
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