Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has laid down a clear directive as the club eyes potential late additions to the squad. Despite welcoming six new signings already this season, Nabi insists that any further arrivals must be capable of making an instant impact.
“There is one or two positions that we might strengthen,” said Nabi.
“But we are going to look for the best opportunity in terms of quality, because we don’t want to fill the position just for the sake of filling it.”
His message sends a strong signal to supporters and the football world alike: Amakhosi will only add top-tier talent, not just squad depth.
Six new faces spark excitement at Chiefs
The Glamour Boys have already completed a flurry of signings.
Flavio Silva
Ethan Chislet
Nkanyiso Shinga
Paseko Mako
Siphesihle Ndlovu
Thabiso Monyane
These reinforcements have energised the fanbase, with expectations rising ahead of a hectic season shaped by the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, which will compress the fixture schedule.
Nabi’s development vision
Nabi has also underlined his intention to promote talent from within, giving promising academy graduates the chance to shine.
“Having said that, I would like to give opportunities to the young players that came from the DStv Diski Challenge as well, who were promoted last season,” he explained.
“Because we feel that there is big potential. But we want to do it step by step because we have learned from the past.”
His words confirm a dual-pronged approach. Blending elite signings with careful youth integration.
Durban duel brings back trophy memories
Nabi spoke from Durban, where Chiefs are gearing up for a pre-season clash against Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko in the Toyota Cup. The match kicks off at 15:00 on Saturday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
The iconic venue holds special significance for Amakhosi. It was here that they ended their silverware drought by beating Orlando Pirates to lift the Nedbank Cup in May, a memory still fresh for the fans.
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