Coaching Crisis at Naturena? Chiefs Confirm Nabi's Absence, Stay Silent on His Future

(JOHANNESBURG), September 19 – Kaizer Chiefs have broken their silence on the swirling speculation around head coach Nasreddine Nabi, confirming that the Tunisian mentor is currently not with the team as "ongoing discussions" between the two parties continue.

The brief but significant statement from the club comes after intense media reports earlier this week suggested a mutual agreement to part ways had been reached, allegedly due to a dispute over his coaching qualifications ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.

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Club Confirms Absence, Denies Sacking

In an official release, the Soweto giants moved to address the situation without providing concrete details. Crucially, the club did not announce the termination of Nabi's contract, leaving his future hanging in the balance.

"Kaizer Chiefs confirms that Head Coach Nasreddine Nabi is currently not with the team as discussions between the Club and the Coach remain ongoing," the statement read. It firmly classified the issue as an "internal matter" that is being handled through "the appropriate processes."

Focus on "Stability and Continuity"

Amidst the uncertainty, the club sought to reassure players and its massive fanbase, stating its focus is on "ensuring stability and continuity" during this period. The statement concluded by asking for the understanding of supporters and confirming that any updates would be communicated through official channels when appropriate.

The vague nature of the announcement is likely to fuel further speculation. Previous reports indicated that the disagreement stemmed from Nabi's technical team and their CAF licensing credentials, a critical administrative hurdle for any club competing on the continental stage.

For now, the Amakhosi faithful are left waiting for a definitive resolution, with the pre-season preparations potentially being overseen by other members of the technical team while the fate of the head coach is decided behind closed doors.