{"id":12077,"date":"2025-06-27T12:12:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T10:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=12077"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:24:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:24:46","slug":"kaizer-chiefs-uncertain-on-nabis-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-uncertain-on-nabis-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaizer Chiefs&#8217; Motaung Uncertain on Coach Nabi\u2019s Future at the Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs director of marketing and commercial affairs, Jessica Motaung, has remained tight-lipped about the future of head coach Nasreddine Nabi. This comes as the club continues its internal review following a mixed 2024\/25 campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nasreddine-nabi-still-in-the-hot-seat-for-now\">Nasreddine Nabi Still in the Hot Seat\u2014For Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nabi, who led Chiefs to their first silverware in a decade by lifting the 2025 Nedbank Cup, is currently overseeing the team\u2019s return to pre-season duties. The squad has regrouped at Naturena for medical assessments ahead of a training tour in the Netherlands. However, despite his trophy success, there is no confirmed guarantee that he will remain in charge when the new season begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking during the Toyota Cup launch this week, Motaung acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the head coach\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNabi is here at the Village and will be heading with the team to the Netherlands,\u201d she stated. \u201cBut we are still in the process of reviewing everything from last season. Nothing has been finalised.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3968392053\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mixed-bag-for-kaizer-chiefs\">Mixed Bag for Kaizer Chiefs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Chiefs celebrated cup success, their domestic league form left much to be desired. Amakhosi slumped to 10th in the Betway Premiership standings\u2014missing out on the MTN8 for a second straight season. They finished 9th the year before. The club\u2019s struggles in the league have led to internal conversations about major strategic decisions going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Motaung admitted the recent league placements were not acceptable for a club of Chiefs\u2019 stature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFinishing ninth and then tenth is disappointing. That\u2019s part of the hard conversations happening internally. The club\u2019s ambition remains to rise and reclaim its place at the top of South African and continental football,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transfer-plans-under-wraps\">Transfer Plans Under Wraps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite swirling rumours, Kaizer Chiefs have not officially unveiled any new signings for the upcoming season. However, sources close to the club suggest that several deals are already done. The likes of ex-Orlando Pirates duo Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako are believed to be among the new recruits already training at Naturena. Midfielder Ethan Chislett is also believed to be part of the new line-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Motaung declined to confirm these names but emphasised that the club is making significant investments to reshape the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1740466022\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-slams-money-claims\">Slams \u2018Money\u2019 Claims<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent days, Chiefs have come under criticism for allegedly lacking ambition in the transfer market\u2014claims that Motaung fiercely rejected. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/local-soccer\/motaung-not-definitive-whether-chiefs-nabi-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glamour Boys<\/a> lost out to rivals Orlando Pirates for the signature of Sipho Mbule. This has raised eyebrows among supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Responding to these claims, Motaung dismissed them as baseless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTo say we\u2019re not spending is ridiculous,\u201d she said. \u201cLook at the resources we\u2019ve committed to our technical staff and player signings. We are heavily invested in building a winning team. But the local market is tricky\u2014you have to consider whether player valuations are fair.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She added, \u201cWe are putting our money where our mouth is, and last season\u2019s signings speak to that. We\u2019re focused on building a competitive squad while ensuring smart business decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eyes-on-the-future\">Eyes on the Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Chiefs prepare for the upcoming campaign, all eyes remain on the club\u2019s next move\u2014especially whether Nabi will lead the team when the new season kicks off. With the review process still ongoing, supporters are left waiting. They want to see if the club will back their cup-winning coach or make a bold change in pursuit of league glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The uncertainty may linger for now, but one thing is clear: Amakhosi are determined to break free from mediocrity and rise again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/nasreddine-nabi-shuts-down-exit-rumours\/\">\u201cI\u2019m Not Leaving!\u201d \u2013 Nasreddine Nabi Shuts Down Chiefs Exit Rumours<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs director of marketing and commercial affairs, Jessica Motaung, has remained tight-lipped about the future of head coach Nasreddine Nabi. This comes as the club continues its internal review following a mixed 2024\/25 campaign. Nasreddine Nabi Still in the Hot Seat\u2014For Now Nabi, who led Chiefs to their first silverware in a decade by<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":12083,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Kaizer Chiefs director of marketing and commercial affairs, Jessica Motaung, has remained tight-lipped about the future of head coach Nasreddine Nabi. This...","footnotes":""},"categories":[56,64],"tags":[275,5535,285,288],"class_list":{"0":"post-12077","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports","8":"category-sports-news","9":"tag-kaizer-chiefs","10":"tag-nasreddine-nabi","11":"tag-psl-news","12":"tag-soccer"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12077","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12077"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12077\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12085,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12077\/revisions\/12085"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12077"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12077"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}