Nasreddine Nabi Already Faces a Challenge After Finally Signing As Head Coach of Kaizer Chiefs

Nasreddine Nabi Already Faces a Challenge After Finally Signing As Head Coach of Kaizer Chiefs

  • After months of speculation, Nasreddine Nabi has finally been unveiled as the new coach of Kaizer Chiefs
  • Despite meeting only days in charge, Nabi already faces an issue as his assistant coach, Fernando da Cruz, could leave the club after only a month in Soweto
  • Fans took to social media to welcome Nabi to the squad as they believe the Tunisian will end the decade-long drought at Amakhosi

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Nasreddine Nabi has been unveiled by Kaizer Chiefs
Nasreddine Nabi could lose a key staff member after joining Kaizer Chiefs. Image: nabinasreddine
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Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi faces a battle days after joining Kaizer Chiefs as his assistant coach, Fernando da Cruz, could leave Amakhosi.

Da Cruz joined Amakhosi in June, but the assistant coach has reportedly been contacted by former side FAR Rabat, meaning Nabi could be without his right-hand man at the Soweto giants.

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Nasreddine Nabi takes over at Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs unveiled Nabi in the video below:

Nabi, who joined the side during their pre-season trip to Turkey, was officially unveiled by the Chiefs on Sunday, 7 July 2024, via their Twitter profile.

The club tweeted:

“We are delighted to welcome coach Nasreddine Nabi to the Kaizer Chiefs family. We are happy to have you with us, coach.”

According to reports, Nabi has signed a two-year deal with an option for an extra year at the club. He will earn a salary of R783 000.

Fans are excited by Nabi’s arrival

Amakhosi fans took to social media to welcome Nabi to the club. They believe the Tunisian will bring glory back to Naturena.

Ndukenhle MrSir Buthelezi back Nabi:

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“Of course, yes, I totally believe he is the right man to end Kaizer Chiefs’ drought.”

Eric Ma-Enza Khoele is excited:

“He’s a proven winner; Kaizer Chiefs have done well in acquiring his services and allowed him to bring his own technical team.”

Jambo Reloaded eyes silverware:

“Chiefs is heading in the right direction now. The cup drought is over now.”

Mfihlo Magesh Manana is a proud fan:

“For sure, back on the game, more wins for Amakhosi.”

Nkosinathi Mlotshwa called for patience:

“He needs new players at Kaizer Chiefs, and I hope the fans will be patient with him.”

Nasreddine Nabi shows he has fire in his belly

As Briefly News reported, Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi showed he has passion to spare after angrily confronting a local journalist after his last game at FAR Rabat.

The new Kaizer Chiefs coach was seen arguing with a journalist after Rabat lost the Throne Cup final 2-1 to Raja Casablanca on Monday, 1 July 2024.

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Junior Bester (Editor) Junior Bester is the current Entertainment (Sports) Writer at Briefly News. He achieved a ND:Journalism at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2012. He worked for Independent Newspapers from 2011 till 2022 covering news, sport, business and entertainment for titles such as Weekend Argus, Cape Argus, Daily Voice and Northern News. Junior passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. He joined Briefly News in 2024. You can reach him at junior.bester@briefly.co.za