In a stunning behind-the-scenes moment, Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi reportedly dropped a bombshell just hours before their crucial Nedbank Cup semi-final — telling his players to win or risk losing him.
According to insiders, Nabi pulled no punches: “Get us to the final, or I’m gone.” The message hit hard and fast, leaving the dressing room in shock — but it may have sparked the exact reaction he was hoping for.
“I don’t know if he really meant it or if it was just a tactic to test their loyalty and push them harder,” said a source close to the squad. “But whatever it was, the players responded with fire.”
The mood reportedly shifted instantly. Nabi’s words caught everyone off guard, possibly as a way to gauge whether the players were still fully behind him — and to re-ignite their fighting spirit.
Pressure piling up on Nabi
Nabi came to Naturena with big expectations, tasked with reviving the club’s glory days. But while flashes of progress have shown, league results haven’t lived up to the hype, and frustration has been building among fans.
Still, reaching the Nedbank Cup final offers the Tunisian tactician a shot at redemption — and a real chance to deliver long-awaited silverware.
A Soweto Derby Final with everything on the line
Now, all roads lead to May 10 at Moses Mabhida Stadium, where Chiefs will lock horns with arch-rivals Orlando Pirates in what could be Nabi’s make-or-break moment.
One thing’s for sure — with tension high and the stakes even higher, this final isn’t just about a trophy. It could decide the future of Kaizer Chiefs’ head coach.
