‘Kaizer Chiefs won’t set unrealistic targets for Nabi’ – Amakhosi management warn fans 

Published on by Willis Sob

The administrator insists the new technical team will need some time to help the team get back on track before they start winning.

Kaizer Chiefs have warned their fans against expecting coach Nasreddine Nabi to suddenly make the team start performing.

Amakhosi faithful are thirsting for glory after a nine-season trophyless run that has seen coaches and players come and go. The frustrated supporters went a step further to engage in hooliganism acts aimed at former tacticians Arthur Zwane and Molefi Ntseki respectively after the duo failed to deliver as expected.

The Tunisian has come into the country with an impressive record, and the fans are optimistic Chiefs have finally landed someone who can end their long wait.

‘We call for patience'

Despite conceding Nabi is a good coach, Amakhosi Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. is adamant the 2024/25 season will be for restructuring and nothing much is expected from the technical team.

“We are very privileged to have the coaching staff that we have but we must be very realistic about our situation. We literally see this upcoming season as a reconstruction season of the club from the inside out. This is a season to reconstruct who we are,” he told Sowetan Live.

Kaizer Chiefs fans. Photo: Imago
Kaizer Chiefs fans. Photo: Imago

“We call for patience from our fans. We are not saying we will win every single cup this season. Yes, we are a big club, we have ambitions and we know what success means to our supporters but for now, we are calling for calm. This is the time for the new technical team to work on a new foundation. The coaching staff must implement their way of thinking this season.

“He's a very experienced coach. having coached in top leagues on the continent, so he's no stranger to pressure,” Motaung Jr. concluded.

Nabi will have another pre-season on Sunday against Tanzanian champions Yanga SC with the first Premier Soccer League game scheduled for August 14 against Marumo Gallants.

‘Kaizer Chiefs won’t set unrealistic targets for Nabi’ – Amakhosi management warn fans 

Willis Sob

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