Kaizer Chiefs are at a crossroads, with serious questions being raised about the future of head coach Nasreddine Nabi.
The Tunisian manager arrived with high expectations, but after 22 league games, the club finds itself languishing in eighth place, with more defeats than victories.
For a team with a rich history of dominance in South African football, this has been a frustrating season.
Chiefs’ management had hoped for a turnaround, but instead, they have watched their club struggle to compete against the league’s top teams.
Their inability to secure wins against traditional powerhouses like Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates has left the Amakhosi faithful disheartened.
Rumors Turn to Reality
Concerns over Nabi’s performance are nothing new. Even before the December break, frustration was already mounting as the team slipped further down the table.
At the time, whispers of his potential dismissal were circulating, but now those whispers have grown louder.
According to Soccer Laduma, the Chiefs hierarchy expected significant progress by now, given the high expectations surrounding Nabi’s appointment.
However, with the team failing to deliver consistent results, patience within the club is wearing thin.
“It’s becoming increasingly difficult for the management team,” a source told the publication.
“They believed that by this stage, the team would have started showing improvement.
They don’t just want good performances; they want results, and that hasn’t happened.”
Chiefs Believe They Have the Squad to Compete
One of the biggest concerns within the club is that the squad is seen as strong enough to challenge for silverware.
Chiefs believe they have assembled a team capable of competing with the very best in the league, yet their performances suggest otherwise.
“Management expected to see the team competing at the top, alongside Sundowns and Pirates.
The fact that they are nowhere near that level is a major disappointment,” the source added.
Should Chiefs Part Ways with Nabi?
With pressure mounting and expectations not being met, the big question now is whether Chiefs will stick with Nabi or look for a fresh start.
Should they give him more time to turn things around, or is it time for a new direction?