Nasreddine Nabi’s Arrival at Kaizer Chiefs Faces Delay Due to Passing of Moroccan Royal Family Member

The anticipated arrival of Nasreddine Nabi at Kaizer Chiefs might be put on hold due to a sad event in Morocco.

A member of the Moroccan royal family has passed away, potentially delaying Nabi’s move from his current club, AS FAR Rabat.

AS FAR Rabat is set to compete against Josef Zinnbauer’s Raja Casablanca in the Throne Cup final, an event typically attended by members of the royal family.

However, the recent death of Princess Lalla Latifa, the mother of King Mohammed VI, has cast uncertainty over the match scheduled for Monday.

Princess Lalla Latifa, who was 78 and the widow of King Hassan II, passed away, leading to a national mourning period.

With such a significant loss, it’s likely that the final could be postponed, as both AS FAR and Raja were supposed to travel to Agadir, the host city, on Saturday night.

This delay directly affects Nasreddine Nabi’s plans to join Kaizer Chiefs.

While he has reportedly agreed to a lengthy contract with the Soweto giants, he cannot officially take on his new role until his commitments with AS FAR Rabat are completed.

The Chiefs are now in a bit of a limbo, waiting for the final’s rescheduling.

Chiefs’ Preparations on Hold

Chiefs had hoped to welcome Nabi soon after the final, especially since their pre-season camp overseas is about to start.

The delay poses logistical challenges for the team, which is eager to kick off the upcoming season with their new coach at the helm.

Club management is keeping a close eye on developments in Morocco, hoping for a quick resolution.

In the Meantime

As they wait, the Chiefs’ players have started their pre-season training under the guidance of Frenchman Fernando Da Cruz, who will serve as Nabi’s assistant.

He is joined by conditioning coach Mejdi Safi and goalkeeper’s coach Ilyes Mzoughi, ensuring the team stays in top shape.

Looking Ahead

The Moroccan Football Federation is expected to announce a new date for the Throne Cup final soon.

For now, the focus remains on honoring Princess Lalla Latifa’s memory and supporting the royal family through this tough time.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ community remains patient, awaiting the arrival of their new head coach.

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