SHOCKING Nabbi Leaving Kaizer Chiefs

In a development that has stunned fans and sent ripples across South African football, Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly parting ways with head coach Nasreddine Nabi before he has even fully settled into his role.

The Tunisian-born tactician, who was appointed amidst high hopes and a wave of excitement from the Amakhosi faithful, is now believed to be on the verge of exiting Naturena due to a complex web of internal issues, unfulfilled promises, and philosophical differences between him and the club’s hierarchy.

Nabi, who previously enjoyed success in North African football, including notable stints in Tanzania and Morocco, was brought in to help usher Kaizer Chiefs into a new era of discipline, tactical evolution, and continental competitiveness.

Upon his arrival, the club spoke confidently about his track record and his vision to restore the Chiefs brand to its former glory.

Fans, desperate for a turnaround after years of underachievement, welcomed him with cautious optimism.

However, just months into his tenure, cracks began to show behind the scenes.

According to multiple sources close to the club, Nabi has grown increasingly frustrated with the working environment, citing interference in team selection, lack of support in recruitment, and disagreements over backroom staff.

These tensions have reportedly escalated to a point where the coach no longer feels empowered to lead the team in the way he initially envisioned.

One of the most significant issues appears to be the club’s failure to meet certain contractual promises, particularly around the freedom to choose his own technical team.

Nabi was said to have requested specific assistants and analysts with whom he had previously worked successfully in North Africa, but the club allegedly insisted on retaining certain existing staff members, creating friction from the outset.

The lack of alignment on these key structural decisions is believed to have undermined the trust between the coach and club executives.

Further complications arose during the recent transfer window.

Nabi is thought to have submitted a list of priority signings aimed at bolstering specific positions within the squad.

While the club did manage to sign a few players, most were not his primary choices.

Insiders claim that Nabi was “shocked” by the lack of urgency in securing targets and felt that the club’s strategy lacked ambition.

This disconnect between the coach’s vision and the club’s execution has left him feeling sidelined and professionally compromised.

From a tactical standpoint, Nabi’s short spell has been a mixed bag.

While there were early signs of improvement in ball retention and organization, the team has struggled to consistently deliver results.

A string of disappointing performances in the DStv Premiership and early exits in cup competitions have added pressure, both on the coach and the club.

Fans have been vocal in their support of Nabi, believing that he deserves more time and autonomy, but the mounting frustration within the Chiefs boardroom has led to growing doubts about the feasibility of continuing the project.

The situation reached a boiling point earlier this week during a closed-door meeting between Nabi, club chairman Kaizer Motaung, and sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr.

While official statements have yet to be released, reliable sources indicate that Nabi expressed his desire to step away unless fundamental changes were made.

It is believed that the club is now preparing to release a formal announcement confirming his departure, potentially within the coming days.

The potential exit of Nabi would mark yet another chapter in Kaizer Chiefs’ ongoing coaching carousel — a pattern that has plagued the club over the past decade.

Since the departure of long-serving coach Stuart Baxter in 2015, Chiefs have cycled through multiple managers, each failing to bring lasting stability or silverware.

Nabi’s departure would raise further questions about the club’s direction, decision-making, and ability to support long-term projects.

Fans have responded with a mix of shock, disappointment, and outrage.

Social media erupted with hashtags like #NabiOut and #SaveKaizerChiefs, with many supporters placing blame squarely on the management for not backing their coach.

Others fear that yet another reset could derail any progress made this season and push the club further away from its former dominance.

Rival fans, particularly those of Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, have already begun mocking the situation, highlighting Chiefs’ inability to maintain managerial consistency as a weakness in the Soweto giant’s overall competitiveness.

Football analysts have echoed similar concerns, pointing out that while Chiefs continue to claim they are rebuilding, they lack the structural cohesion and patience required to see a project through.

Amidst all the uncertainty, there are now rumors swirling about who could replace Nabi should he officially exit.

Some names already floating around include former PSL managers with league experience, a few high-profile international coaches who have expressed interest in working in Africa, and even a return for one of the club’s former tacticians.

However, given the instability surrounding the technical role at the club, it remains unclear whether any top coach would feel confident stepping into the role without significant assurances.

As fans brace themselves for an official confirmation, the reality remains painful: what began as a promising new era under Nasreddine Nabi now looks set to end prematurely, possibly without the coach ever truly having the chance to implement his vision.

The departure, should it go through, will not only mark the end of a short-lived tenure but also serve as a symbolic failure for a club that desperately needs direction, stability, and courage to embrace long-term change.

For now, the Chiefs faithful wait anxiously for clarity.

But behind closed doors, the damage may already be done — and the road back to glory just got even longer.