When Will Maboe Be Ready for Chiefs Debut? Nabi Answers

Kaizer Chiefs fans will have to wait a little longer to see new signing Lebohang Maboe in action. 

While head coach Nasreddine Nabi is eager to introduce the experienced midfielder, he confirmed that Maboe is still building his fitness.

Nabi, whose comments were translated from French by assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef, praised the club's management for their “smart” deal to bring in the former Mamelodi Sundowns star, calling him an “intelligent player” with valuable experience. 

Maboe is one of ten new signings for Amakhosi this transfer window.

NABI – ‘THE JOB DID A VERY GOOD JOB’

“I think I have to say congratulations to the board, they did a very good job, they are smart with how they made the agreement [with Maboe],” said Nabi as translated from French by his assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef.

“Maboe is an intelligent player and we need his quality, we need him. He has a lot of experience and is coming to help us with that experience from Sundowns.

“And now, he’s working with the fitness coach [and will be ready] to be with us.”

Nabi also reassured the Amakhosi faithful that, in due time, they will see all of the new signings who have yet to play get their chance to help the team.

“We also a lot of players who are yet to get a chance to help the team – [Ethan] Chislett, [Etiosa] Ighodaro, [Asanele] Velebayi and [Luke] Baartman,” Nabi added.

“For sure, in the right time, we will introduce them to make it easy for them.”