Chiefs in talks with coach Nabi as exit rumours swirl

September 19, 2025 205

Nasreddine Nabi and Kaizer Motaung Junior during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 football match between Marumo Gallants and Kaizer Chiefs at Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on 14 September 2024 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that “ongoing discussions” are taking place with head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, amid widespread speculation about his possible exit from the club.

Although the club has not officially confirmed his departure, Chiefs revealed that Nabi has not traveled with the team to Angola for their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round first-leg clash against Kabuscorp on Saturday.

“Kaizer Chiefs confirms head coach Nasreddine Nabi is not with the team as discussions between the club and the coach remain ongoing,” the club said on Friday in a statement.

“The matter is internal and is being addressed through the appropriate processes. The club remains focused on ensuring stability and continuity for the players and supporters during this period. As this is an internal matter no further details will be shared now,” the statement read.

Media Statement / Communication
Kaizer Chiefs Football Club

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 matter is internal in nature and is being addressed through the… pic.twitter.com/3xi7inATX5

— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) September 19, 2025

Other reports have suggested that Nabi and Chiefs are negotiating the termination of his contract while he is suspended, related to the validity of his UEFA Pro Licence, which is required for him to be on the bench for CAF interclub competitions. It’s understood Nabi was reminded that his licence must be renewed in order to coach during Chiefs’ Confederation Cup campaign.

Meanwhile, conflicting reports claim Nabi is seeking to leave the club to return to Tunisia following a “critical accident” involving his wife.

For as long as contradictory stories as to why Nasredine Nabi is leaving @KaizerChiefs, I’ll defend the team from being labeled unprofessional…

Sabotage
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Looking after his wife
Wanting to rest
Loss of confidence

— Mfuu (@Oyama8154571) September 18, 2025

If the Nabi Nasredine rumours are true, then farewell to him.
And also I feel like he wasn’t listening to his assistant coaches as well.

— The VeZzy (@TheVeZzy) September 17, 2025