Itumeleng Khune: Kaizer Chiefs Legend Speaks Out on Nasreddine Nabi’s Departure
- Itumeleng Khure has aired his views about the ongoing issues between Kaizer Chiefs and Nasreddine Nabi
- The Kaizer Chiefs legend commented on his former club's reported decision to part ways with the Tunisian manager
- Amakhosi supporters also shared their thoughts on the ongoing coaching issues at their club
Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune has expressed disappointment over the club’s decision to move forward without head coach Nasreddine Nabi, questioning whether the Tunisian tactician was given a fair chance to continue his work.
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The Bafana Bafana legend didn't get the chance to play under the Tunisian manager last season, as he was shown the exit by the club.
The news about the former AS FAR Rabat head coach's decision to part ways with Kaizer Chiefs came as a surprise to many Premier Soccer League fans due to how Amakhosi started this season.
Khune on Nabi's departure
Khune commented in a recent interview on the sudden departure of Nabi despite his successes at the start of this season.
The 38-year-old former goalkeeper believes Nabi deserved more time, especially after ending Amakhosi’s decade-long trophy drought by guiding them to a memorable Nedbank Cup victory in May 2025, after beating Orlando Pirates in the final.
Despite that success and a good start to this campaign, Nabi’s position remained uncertain, and with an ongoing internal investigation, it increasingly appears likely that he will not return.
The Soweto giants released an official statement to address Nabi's departure, but it was not convincing enough to confirm whether he would return to the club.
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“It’s really sad to see what’s happening at Kaizer Chiefs,” Khune told Soccer Laduma.
“For ten years, the club struggled to win silverware, and Nabi finally broke that cycle. I wish he had been given more time because it was clear that he was building a strong and competitive team.
"Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned, and the club decided to part ways with him. I would have loved to see him continue, but at the end of the day, Chiefs is a business.”
Fans also shared their thoughts on Khune's reactions to Nabi's departure.
Khamss Fsc said:
"Everything about this Nabi is PR.Where was he building this empire?Last season he had only 32 points. This season he played 2,drew 1 and lost 1. And now he doesn't want to leave where are all those big teams that he always told us were after him?"
Ryan Mawasha wrote:
"I think you lost all your marbles when you retired."
DeevhahD shared:
"I am like Kaizer Chiefs here, i couldn't see that oiled machine anywhere.. If he can answer me now, what is Kaizer Chiefs' playing identity so far, are they good at transitioning, setpieces, and or direct football? Or which specific players we can point to and say Nabi's effect. Mind you, this is the 2nd season."
Mologadi P Kganyago commented:
"During Covid, a lot happened, especially in the last match, I don't even want to remember the pain Middendorp went through, he was about to clinch his 1st ever league title, my birthday was spoiled."
Zaki Mathebula reacted:
"Shame Khune we don't need that, we need a winning coach not a building Coach."
Kaze on claims that Nabi was betrayed
Briefly News also reported that coach Cedric Kaze responded to growing speculation that head coach Nasreddine Nabi was betrayed as they continue to manage the club in his absence.
Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef have been in charge of Amakhosi in the absence of Nabi.
Source: Briefly News
