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The South African
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs demand two trophies from Nasreddine Nabi
Kaizer Chiefs set to raise the bar for Nasreddine Nabi ahead of the 2025/2026 season. After lifting the Nedbank Cup but finishing ninth in the Betway Premiership, Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi now finds himself under immense pressure to take the club to new heights. A source confirmed that the club expects a much stronger showing from Amakhosi across all four competitions, with domestic dominance and continental progression forming the core of the mandate. 'The mandate is simple this season. You won one trophy last season. Bring us two trophies this season. Fight for the league title which will help the team qualify for the Champions League next year. That's what the team believes in. They believe that this season the team should be among the top three but the main mandate is to qualify for the Champions League next season. In Africa the club has made it clear that if things are very tough we should at least reach the semi-finals and see what happens after that,' a source revealed. This directive underlines the urgency and ambition at Chiefs, who aim to restore their reputation as one of Africa's premier clubs. Kaizer Chiefs have wasted no time in reinforcing their squad. The club have already snapped up Thabiso Monyane, Paseka Mako, Nkanyiso Shinga, Ethan Chislett, Sphesihle Ndlovu, and Portuguese striker Flavio Silva. The hunt continues for further additions, with the club keen on Cape Town Spurs duo Asanele Velebhayi and Luke Baartman. However, the deals may face delays due to ongoing legal complications. Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns striker Etiosa Ighodaro remains a priority signing as Chiefs push to sharpen their attacking options. Management believe that the club's ambitious transfer activity justifies the high expectations placed on Nabi. They have backed the coach in the market and now demand a return in the form of multiple trophies and a Champions League qualification. Can Kaizer Chiefs win two trophies and finish third? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: Nabi, Ighodaro, Silva, Shinga
Kaizer Chiefs return home having won one of their five pre-season games in the Netherlands. Head coach Nasreddine Nabi gave his thoughts on how his new signing have fitted in, saying, 'They need to fully gel with the group,' Nabi said. 'However, they are all adapting nicely, and they start to understand what I expect from them. Our objective was to sign new players that will bring us to a higher level compared to last season. 'We saw a lot of positives in our training matches against very strong Dutch opponents. The players have started to understand the way I want them to play, and they jell well as a strong unit.' 'We didn't only want quality opponents, we also wanted quantity. Parallel with this, we did some tough physical work at training, even doing double sessions on the day before a match… We even had two sessions the day after one of the friendlies, with the objective of getting the players mentally ready,' the Kaizer Chiefs boss concluded. Meanwhile, AmaKhosi remain persistent for Mamelodi Sundowns striker Etoisa Ighodaro, who has one-year left on his contract. 'At the moment Chiefs are waiting on Sundowns,' a source confirmed.' Ighodaro has one year remaining on his contract with Sundowns and only if they can release him first as a free agent or if they can buy him from the remaining months on his contract.' 'Kaizer Chiefs are interested in him and depending on what Sundowns' decision is then Chiefs would still sign him before the start of the season.' Although Nabi is pleased with his new signings, former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tsepo Masilela has been vocal about his displeasure with left-back Nkhanyiso Shinga in pre-season. 'To be honest, when I look at Shinga, interesting player, but defensively, there's been question marks, in my opinion,' he said. 'Even the second goal (conceded against Twente), there's a couple of times (even) in the previous games, he got beaten in one-v-one situations.' 'Your primary job as a defender is to win those duels, to be on top of the winger – that's how you gain confidence. Listen, he's comfortable on the ball, that we can't argue.' 'But again, him inverting most of the time, I found it that it was dragging (Makabi) Lilepo to receive the ball too deep, more like a left-back. I couldn't understand what's the idea of him inverting that much.' Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
a day ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs update: More new signings
Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze and the head coach Nasreddine Nabi in the Netherlands to prepare for the new 2025/26 Betway Premiership. Image: @safootclassics The Kaizer Chiefs board and coach Nasreddine Nabi are not done. This note comes after the club confirmed six new arrivals, signalling an effort to strengthen the team as the transfer window continues. With the window open until September, Kaizer Chiefs aim to build depth and reinforce key positions ahead of the new season. So far, Amakhosi have signed: ADVERTISEMENT Nkanyiso Shinga Ethan Chislett Flavio Silva Paseka Mako Thabiso Monyane Siphesihle Ndlovu. KAIZER CHIEFS TO COLLECT MORE SIGNATURES Amakhosi news: Flavio Antonio da Silva Kaizer Chiefs unveil Flavio Silva, Ethan Chislett, and Nkanyiso Shinga. Images: kcofficial/Instagram
The South African
2 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
How Kaizer Chiefs exposed Orlando Pirates' major weakness
Kaizer Chiefs ended their 10-year trophy drought by defeating Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final. But how did they achieve this victory? The Buccaneers seemed poised to win multiple trophies, yet a series of poor results cost them both the Betway Premiership and the CAF Champions League. The Nedbank Cup appeared to be their only hope of achieving a double, having already won the MTN8 in October of the previous year. Despite a strong finish to the first half against Chiefs, Orlando Pirates conceded a late goal, marking their first final loss under coach José Riveiro. The two teams clashed three times during the previous season, with the Buccaneers winning both league matches. They secured a 1-0 victory in the first round and controlled the reverse fixture, although a lack of finishing allowed the score to end at 2-1 in favour of Amakhosi. Leading up to the Nedbank Cup final, the Sea Robbers were favourites, given their strong performance in prior matches. However, Kaizer Chiefs' impressive cup run meant they could not be underestimated. An early goal for Amakhosi ignited the final, but Pirates quickly equalised. As the match progressed, Orlando Pirates appeared to be in control, pushing for a lead in the late stages of the first half. However, Chiefs managed to hold on until halftime. Despite dominating possession early in the second half, the Buccaneers struggled to penetrate Kaizer Chiefs' defence, and their energy seemed to wane. The turning point came around the 70th minute when coach Nasreddine Nabi substituted Gaston Sirino and Wandile Duba, both of whom had been ineffective throughout the match. By that point, both teams appeared fatigued, and the match seemed destined for extra time. Amakhosi brought in Ashley Du Preez and Mduduzi Shabalala, who injected new energy into the team. For the first time in the match, Pirates seemed off balance. Their midfield and defence were stretched, and momentum began to shift in favour of the Glamour Boys Despite maintaining pressure on Bucs, poor finishing and decision-making plagued Kaizer Chiefs. Rather than absorbing the pressure, the Buccaneers attempted to build from the back, but tired players kept losing possession. In the 78th minute, Chiefs launched another attack. Just when it seemed that Shabalala had wasted the opportunity by passing to Du Preez, the former Stellenbosch striker played the ball back to Yusuf Maart. The former captain unleashed a first-time volley, regaining the lead for Amakhosi. In the final ten minutes, the Sea Robbers were unable to recover from the shock of the goal, watching in horror as the situation unfolded. First, it highlighted that without Makhehlene Makhaula (who was substituted in the 70th minute), Pirates lack a protective shield for their defence. It also revealed how their defence can be stretched under pressure. When the Buccaneers defend as a cohesive unit, they cover each other's weaknesses well; however, when faced with speedy wingers and strikers, they often find themselves at a disadvantage and struggle in one-on-one defensive situations. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
2 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: Coach Nabi's report
Kaizer Chiefs have returned from a demanding two-week pre-season camp in the Netherlands with renewed purpose and a clearer tactical direction under head coach Nasreddine Nabi. While Kaizer Chiefs only won one game out of five, the primary focus was on team conditioning and tactical alignment. Meanwhile, coach Nabi has reviewed new players such as Ethan Chislett, Flavio Silva, Nkanyiso Shinga and Thabiso Monyane. Amakhosi news: Winger, number 10 and fixtures Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi during pre-season training in the Netherlands before the 2025/26 Betway Premiership. kcofficial/Instagram 'They need to fully jell with the group,' Nabi said. 'However, they are all adapting nicely, and they start to understand what I expect from them. Our objective was to sign new players that will bring us to a higher level compared to last season. 'We saw a lot of positives in our training matches against very strong Dutch opponents. The players have started to understand the way I want them to play, and they jell well as a strong unit. Kaizer Chiefs news: Expensive kit price and African striker 'We didn't only want quality opponents, we also wanted quantity. Parallel with this, we did some tough physical work at training, even doing double sessions on the day before a match… We even had two sessions the day after one of the friendlies, with the objective of getting the players mentally ready,' Nabi concluded. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
