Nabi to return for Sundowns clash

August 20, 2025 705

Nasreddine Nabi, Head Coach of Kaizer Chiefs FC during 2025 Toyota Cup match between Kaizer Chiefs and Asante Kotoko at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on the 26 July 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach, Khalil Ben Youssef, has confirmed that head coach Nasreddine Nabi will return to South Africa this week and will lead the team in their Betway Premiership clash against Mamelodi Sundowns next Wednesday.

Amakhosi have made a perfect start to the season, securing three wins from three to sit second on the log behind Sekhukhune United on goal difference.

Chiefs beat Richards Bay 1-0 at home on Tuesday evening, courtesy of Gaston Sirino’s superb 57th minute strike securing maximum points.

Ben Youssef and fellow assistant Cedric Kaze have overseen all three fixtures in Nabi’s absence, after the head coach returned to Tunisia before the season kicked off due to his wife being involved in an accident.

“Nabi will be with us, I hope this week, to prepare for the next game against Sundowns,” said Ben Youssef.

He also praised Sirino’s impact since joining the squad, saying his quality has been key to Chiefs’ strong start.

“Sirino came back (this season) with a good attitude, we discussed with him his ideas, and what he thinks about this season. He is so excited and want to perform and help the team. Congratulations to him and all the players for their attitude, and how they perform in training,” he said.