Chiefs Reach Nedbank Cup Final, Easing Nabis Pressure

Kaizer Chiefs advanced to the Nedbank Cup final by defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, making a statement for under pressure coach Nasreddine Nabi.

The former Young Africans SC coach has been in the spotlight for Chiefs four-match winless run in the Betway Premiership, as well as their inconsistency this season.

Nabi is in his first season with AmaKhosi after assuming the role in July 2024, having joined from Moroccan club AS FAR. The Tunisian coach went to Naturena aiming to improve the teams performance, but he has faced challenges in consistently achieving positive results.

The Soweto giants currently occupy eighth place in the standings with 30 points from 24 matches. The Nedbank Cup represents their only opportunity to win a trophy and end their nine-year drought this season.

Nabi has consistently stressed the importance of fan patience, explaining that developing a competitive team takes time and quality players, and he anticipates a two-to-three-year timeline for competing for trophies.