Nabi: Zitha is a natural leader

Kaizer Chiefs head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, has praised the mental strength of the academy graduate, Zitha Kwinika, who battled his way back into the Amakhosi starting lineup.

Kwinika spent much of last season on the sidelines but was recalled in the closing stages due to injuries in the squad, including during the victorious Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

“Zitha is a soldier of this club and everything we have noticed about him, is when he was not playing, when he was out of the squad, he never complained, his performances at training was very good, the respect he had for the technical staff and management and other players, even after not playing, he delivered when called upon,” Nabi said.

Nabi says Kwinika’s strong mentality also played a key role in him being named one of the club’s captains.

“That is where you see someone who is meant to be a captain, he is meant to be a leader, everyone respects him so much here because of his attitude, because of the way he conducts himself and it’s very good to have that kind of player – before a player is he a true gentleman and we’re happy to have him here.”

Kaizer Chiefs will host Sekhukhune United on Tuesday evening at FNB Stadium in a Betway Premiership clash, with both teams chasing a win.

Match Day!

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⚽️Kaizer Chiefs vs. Sekhukhune United
👕First Team
🗓️Tuesday 16 September 2025
🏟FNB Stadium
🕞19h30
📺SuperSport PSL
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— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) September 16, 2025