{"id":29438,"date":"2025-09-17T09:57:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T07:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=29438"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:50:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:50:34","slug":"nabi-urges-calm-as-kaizer-chiefs-fall-to-sekhukhune-in-first-league-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/nabi-urges-calm-as-kaizer-chiefs-fall-to-sekhukhune-in-first-league-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Nabi Urges Calm as Kaizer Chiefs Fall to Sekhukhune in First League Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has urged calm following Amakhosi\u2019s 3-1 defeat to Sekhukhune United at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday evening. The result marked Chiefs\u2019 first Betway Premiership loss of the campaign after a strong start that saw them collect 13 points from their opening five matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sekhukhune-take-advantage\">Sekhukhune Take Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eric Tinkler\u2019s Sekhukhune, who have emerged as surprise early-season leaders, punished Chiefs\u2019 defensive lapses. Bradley Grobler opened the scoring early on before Flavio Da Silva equalised for the hosts. However, Grobler struck again in the second half, followed by Thabang Monare\u2019s finish, sealing an impressive win for Babina Noko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">90 + 5\u2019| <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CHI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#CHI<\/a> 1 : 3 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SEK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SEK<\/a>   <br><br>Full time score: (Da Silva 13\u2019) Kaizer Chiefs 1 : 3 Sekhukhune United (Grobler 5\u2019 50\u2019, Monare 56\u2019)<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Amakhosi4Life?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#Amakhosi4Life<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BetwayPrem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#BetwayPrem<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AlwaysHome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#AlwaysHome<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qPYCNDYWqQ\">pic.twitter.com\/qPYCNDYWqQ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KaizerChiefs\/status\/1968034453286228389?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 16, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1449552757\" 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-nabi-we-were-our-own-worst-enemy\">Nabi: \u2018We Were Our Own Worst Enemy\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on the match, Nabi admitted that his side contributed to their own downfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe knew going into this game that it would be difficult against a tough opponent,\u201d he said. \u201cBut we made too many mistakes that led directly to goals. Sekhukhune hurt us in transition and with long balls that we couldn\u2019t deal with.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The coach also noted that Chiefs struggled offensively despite creating chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe were not good enough today, even going forward. We couldn\u2019t control the game or put ourselves in front. Still, there\u2019s no need to panic we must learn from this and show more conviction in the next match.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc01\ud835\udc08 \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc13\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc12 \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc13\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0a\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc12, \ud835\udc14\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc12 \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc0c \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc05\ud835\udc13\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc11 \ud835\udfd1-\ud835\udfcf \ud835\udc03\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc05\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc13<br><br>Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi attributed his side&#39;s 3-1 defeat to Sekhukhune United to the numerous mistakes they made. He insisted that it is too early to panic and that the team\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RN08x3ierD\">pic.twitter.com\/RN08x3ierD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; FARPost_ZA (@FARPostZA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FARPostZA\/status\/1968077230321389944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 16, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defensive-errors-costly\">Defensive Errors Costly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nabi highlighted specific lapses that gifted Sekhukhune their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor the first goal, two players went for the same ball, leaving no cover. The second came from us losing possession in a dangerous area, and the third was a long ball flicked on by Grobler. We respect his quality, but these are errors we should have avoided,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-862585316\" 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-focus-shifts-to-continental-test\">Focus Shifts to Continental Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the setback, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/local-soccer\/dont-panic-chiefs-nabi-stays-calm-first-league-defeat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nabi<\/a> stressed the importance of a quick response as Chiefs prepare for their CAF Confederation Cup clash against Angolan side Kabuscorp on Saturday.<br>\u201cWe told the players that accidents happen, but what we need to see now is a reaction. We have to lift our heads and be ready. This is a knockout tie over two legs, so our approach must be different,\u201d Nabi concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-suffer-first-defeat-as-sekhukhune-triumph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaizer Chiefs Beaten 3-1 by Sekhukhune in First Defeat of the Season<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has urged calm following Amakhosi\u2019s 3-1 defeat to Sekhukhune United at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday evening. The result marked Chiefs\u2019 first Betway Premiership loss of the campaign after a strong start that saw them collect 13 points from their opening five matches. 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