Kaizer Chiefs are finding themselves in a position of looking for a new head coach just one month into the new season.
The relationship between the club and Nasreddine Nabi appeared to have reached an end, as the Tunisian coach is currently not part of the squad. His assistants, Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze were in charge of Amakhosi’s last match.
Kaizer Chiefs have since issued a statement amid Nabi’s exit rumours. The Glamour Boys confirmed that the coach was still in charge of the side, where talks were ongoing regarding Nabi’s future.
Will Nabi leave Kaizer Chiefs?
According to reports, Nabi is not out of options if Chiefs decide to sack him. Clubs like Raja Casablanca, Étoile du Sahel, Espérance de Tunis, Club Africain, MC Oran and two clubs in Egypt reportedly approached the Kaizer Chiefs head coach this week.
Which coach will replace Nabi?
Two top coaches who have been tipped to take over at Chiefs are Pitso Mosimane and Jose Riveiro. Both coaches have won over five trophies in the PSL and know more about South African football than Nabi and his assistants.
Mosimane has not been coaching since he left Iran earlier this year. The 60-year-old ex-Al Ahly boss has expressed his interest in coaching Amakhosi before, but money could be a problem, given Jingles does not come cheap.
Kaizer Chiefs might approach Riveiro
Jose Riveiro won five trophies at Pirates before he left for Al Ahly. The Spaniard made a promise to Bucs fans that he will never coach another South African team, despite his association with Pirates. If Amakhosi can table a good offer for the Spaniard, will he break the promise? Time will tell.
Kaizer Chiefs appear to be going with Ben Youssef for now as an interim coach, but no decision has been taken on Nabi.