With reports alleging that Kaizer Chiefs are contemplating letting go of head coach Nasreddine Nabi, KickOff has insight on the feeling around the Tunisian's camp.
Nabi's first season at Chiefs did not live up to expectations, particularly in the Betway Premiership but all that was forgotten, after the Glamour Boys won their first trophy in a decade after sinking Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final last weekend.
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However, reports emerged that the hierarchy at the South of Johannesburg outfit have allegedly decided to relieve the former AS FAR coach of his duties once the seasons ends, even before the Nedbank Cup final.
The Glamour Boys did not qualify for the MTN8 in the current season, after they had their worst finish, tenth in the Premiership standings last term.
The Soweto giants are still not guaranteed of competing in the MTN8, as they sit ninth on the log, with two matches remaining.
The rumours of the former Young Africans coach possibly leaving Amakhosi gained momentum, after Chiefs' Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr and Marketing Director Jessica Motaung, could not commit with certainty, in various interviews, post their Nedbank Cup triumph, on whether Nabi would continue for next season.
Jessica Motaung, in particular, said on 947's MSW, that there are no guarantees that the 59-year-old coach will stay for next season, as he will be subject to a review.
A source close to Nabi's camp has suggested that getting rid of the Tunisian would be for Amakhosi to lose.
"You see, if Nabi stops now, tomorrow he will sign a big contract, with a big club. I don't know who's going to lose, Chiefs or Nabi?" the anonymous coach asked, speaking to this website.
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"A lot of teams want him. It's only one year (he's been at Chiefs). He didn't start pre-season with them. He did his best. He's the best coach.
"Does Chiefs have Ronaldo and Messi in their team? It's been a long time since they won a trophy, don't forget. He is only starting to build a big team, he's in a process," the source stated.
