As the Kaizer Chiefs ship navigate the journey to Cape Town to face Stellenbosch FC, the club has come out announcing big news regarding the man in charge.
Amakhosi open their league season against Stellenbosch FC at a sold-out Athlone Stadium on Sunday.
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While the club’s fans will be hoping to see some of the new signings in action, it has been confirmed that head coach Nasreddine Nabi is not part of the travelling team, and will instead be making his way to his homeland Tunisia.
"We regret to inform our supporters that Coach Nasreddine Nabi will not be traveling with the team to Cape Town for our opening game of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season against Stellenbosch FC this Sunday,” said Chiefs via a statement released on Friday afternoon.
“A critical accident involving his wife has occurred at his home in Tunisia, prompting the coach to travel this evening to be with her and the family.
“Coach Nabi will return to South Africa once the situation has stabilised.
“The coach has had discussions with the technical team to prepare for the game. In Coach Nabi’s absence, first assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef and second assistant coach Cedric Kaze will be on bench for the upcoming game.
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Kaizer Chiefs would like to extend its best wishes to Coach Nabi and his family during this challenging time. We ask all supporters to keep them in your thoughts and prayers,” added the statement.
Assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef took charge for two games last season when Nabi was out serving a suspension last season and is tipped to do so again this weekend.
Kick-off is at 17:30.
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