Kaizer Chiefs Coach Nasreddine Nabi Set for Return After Family Emergency

• Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi is set to return after missing three games due to a family emergency in Tunisia
• Assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef guided Amakhosi to a perfect start, with three straight wins in the Betway Premiership
• Gaston Sirino’s decisive goal against Richards Bay showcased his game-changing impact ahead of the showdown with Mamelodi Sundowns

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi is expected to return to the technical bench after missing the opening three matches of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.

Nabi had travelled to his native Tunisia to attend to a family emergency following his wife’s involvement in a car accident.

Reports on Wednesday, 20 August, confirmed that he would be available for Amakhosi’s next league clash against defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium next Wednesday.

In Nabi’s absence, assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef has overseen Chiefs’ perfect start to the campaign. The Glamour Boys have collected nine points from three matches, sitting second on the table behind Sekhukhune United, who boast a superior goal difference.

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Ben Youssef confirmed his superior’s imminent return, saying:

“Coach Nabi will be with us this wee to prepare for the game against Sundowns.”

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Yossef looks backs on Tuesday's victory over Richards Bay

The stand-in coach also reflected on Tuesday night’s victory over Richards Bay, where his tactical gamble proved decisive. After a cagey first half, he made key substitutions that swung momentum in Chiefs’ favour.

“At halftime, we spoke about some tactical adjustments we needed to make,” Youssef told SuperSport TV.

“The tempo had to increase, and we knew we needed to take a chance. We decided to substitute Ox [Sibongiseni Mthethwa] and bring on Thabo Cele, with Mshini and Sirino playing centrally. It turned out to be the right decision; Sirino ended up scoring.”

Football analyst reacts to Chiefs good start to the season

Uruguayan forward Gaston Sirino’s winner was one of the biggest talking points from the match. Football analyst Brighton Bafana told Briefly News that the former Mamelodi Sundowns man has already underlined his value in a Chiefs jersey.

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“Sirino looked sharp, hungry and determined. That goal was a clear warning shot to his former club, Mamelodi Sundowns. Chiefs finally have a player who can produce moments of magic in tight games,” Bafana said.

Beyond individual brilliance, Bafana believes Amakhosi are beginning to show a level of consistency and structure missing in recent seasons.

“What stands out for me is the balance between defence and attack. They aren’t just grinding out results; there’s clear discipline and cohesion in the team,” he added.

Kaizer Chiefs announces the signing of a new striker

Briefly News previously reported that Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of a new foreign star striker as they aim to strengthen their attacking options.

The Soweto giants have now added a former Mamelodi Sundowns striker to their squad. The 24-year-old joins Chiefs on a two-year deal, with an option to extend for an additional year.

Source: Briefly News