Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Immediate ex-club coach fired, Nabi on his sacking, transfer updates & more

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Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Immediate ex-club coach fired, Nabi on his sacking, transfer updates & more

The latest Kaizer Chiefs news, in the last 24 hours including the firing of Cedric Kaze from Sekhukhune United, Nasreddine Nabi explains his sacking and more.

Kaze fired

Sekhukhune United have appointed a new head coach after confirming the departure of Cedric Kaze.

After three straight defeats to Orlando Pirates in seven days, the Babina Noko have decided to part ways with the former Kaizer Chiefs co-coach.

The club have confirmed that Papi Zothwane will now take over as head coach, with Paulus Mashehe assisting.

“Sekhukhune United Football Club announces that Head Coach Cedric Kaze has departed from the Club by mutual agreement, with immediate effect,” Babina Noko confirmed

“The Club expresses its sincere appreciation to Coach Kaze for his dedication, professionalism, and contribution during his tenure, and wishes him every success in his future endeavours.

“As part of the coaching transition, Papi Zothwane has been appointed to lead the technical team as Head Coach, assisted by Paulus Masehe while Nascent Nkhwashu will continue in his role as Goalkeeper Coach.

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze
Sekhukhune United coach Cedric Kaze

“The Club remains focused on ensuring stability, continuity, and a smooth transition as the team prepares for the challenges ahead.

Nabi opens up after being fired

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has broken his silence following his departure from Moroccan club Raja Club Athletic.

Nabi’s tenure, meanwhile, in North Africa proved to be a brief one, with the 61-year-old parting ways with the club just two months after his appointment.

Reports suggest that his exit stemmed from the club’s recruitment strategy, with the side understood to have not supported the coach in his hunt to build the squad in his image with high-profile signings.

The Tunisian tactician alluded to a divergence in vision between himself and the club’s management.

“Following the end of my time with Raja Casablanca, I wanted to speak out to close the chapter and avoid unnecessary controversy,” he said on social media.

“The club’s identity, history, high standards, and playing DNA aligned deeply with my footballing philosophy. It was this alignment that convinced me to join this great club.

“I approached the new season with a clear vision, great ambition, and a desire to build a project worthy of what Raja represents.

Nasreddine Nabi at Raja.
Nasreddine Nabi at Raja. Image: Raja

“This vision was initially shared by management and the various stakeholders at the club, and it was primarily on this basis that I accepted the project.

“However, as the project and sporting decisions evolved, certain directions shifted, and our visions regarding how to build the future eventually diverged. I fully respect this decision and have no desire to turn a difference in sporting vision into a controversy.

“Raja stands above us all. When I arrived, I stated that a team never relies on a single individual. I still believe that. Neither the coach, nor the player, nor anyone else is — or ever will be — above the institution.”

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