Nasreddine Nabi Explains Why Kaizer Chiefs Lost to Sekhukhune United
- Kaizer Chiefs have suffered their first defeat in the Betway Premiership this season after losing to Sekhukhune United on Tuesday evening
- The Glamour Boys mentor, Nasreddine Nabi, has opened up on the reason behind his team's defeat at the FNB Stadium
- The Tunisian manager's reason sparked different reactions from Amakhosi supporters on social media
Kaizer Chiefs manager Nasreddine Nabi has explained why the Glamour Boys suffered a 1-3 defeat at home against Sekhukhune United on Tuesday, September 11, 2025.
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Bradley Grobler struck twice, with experienced midfielder Thabang Monare adding a third, while summer signing Flavio Da Silva scored Chiefs’ lone goal, his second in as many appearances.
It was Kaizer Chiefs' first defeat of the season in the Betway Premiership, and they have yet to play in other competitions.
Sekhukhune United remain unbeaten and have returned to the top of the league table ahead of Sundowns, while Amakhosi are now in third place with 13 points.
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Nabi explains why Kaizer Chiefs lost
Speaking to SuperSport TV after the match, Nasreddine Nabi, who recently came back from attending to a family emergency, admitted that the result was disappointing and pointed to costly errors as the main reason for Kaizer Chiefs’ defeat.
“We made too many mistakes that led to goals, particularly from long balls, and that punished us,” the Tunisian coach explained.
Despite signing several new forwards this summer, the Kaizer Chiefs coach highlighted inefficiency in attack as another factor contributing to their defeat at home.
“Going forward, we weren’t sharp enough in our build-up. Yes, we created chances, but we failed to take them. Sometimes football just doesn’t go your way, and today our opponents deserved the win,” Nabi added.
Looking ahead, Nabi urged calm and focus as the team prepares for their CAF Confederation Cup tie against Angolan side Kabuscorp S.C.P.
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“The season is still long, and for me, this was just a setback. We need to regroup quickly and prepare properly for the knockout stage, which requires a different mindset. It’s important that the players move on from this result and give their best in the upcoming games,” he concluded.
The Tunisian tactician's explanation sparked different reactions from fans on social media.
Nickpily said:
"Khosination should rally behind the coach. Lots of lessons to learn in that game. The effect of having two high profile matches in a space of 5 days is no easy feat. Is the team ready? From today's showing, a lot of work still required."
AshaneAk wrote:
"This coach should admit that too many changes he made in the team costed him or he made wrong changes because the team needed to make few changes that would make them more effective going forward.Kwinika and Cele were wrong changes and he paid the price."
Its_Lifestyle7 shared:
"It would take a brave Sporting Director to make a decision, no matter how tough it may be. Decisive leadership is asserting being in control."
Busta R commented:
"Mmodi, nd sirino r substitutes cele nd Tshabalala starts the game so Nabi must Go nd pitso must come here at naturena once... Nabi is failing clearly falling."
Chris Mbatha added:
"We were complaining that they don't want to buy quality players, now that we have a couple of quality players, Nabi doesn't know what to do with them ☹️"
Amakhosi board make demands from Nabi
Briefly News also reported that a Kaizer Chiefs board member demands high expectations from coach Nabi, stating there's no excuse for underperformance this season.
The former AS FAR Rabat head coach joined Amakhosi last summer and won the Nedbank Cup
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