Nasreddine Nabi insists their Nedbank title win is just the beginning. What does that mean?
Nabi put it all into perspective after Betway Premier Shab finished ninth for the season, but they didn't leave empty-handed and were crowned Nedbank Cup champions at the expense of Orlando Pirates.
However, it wasn't enough for the Tunisian coach, who has his sights set on more, even though he broke the club's 10-year title drought.
I’m not a small coach, I’m not happy for the Nedbank, I’m not a small coach, not in a small team, I’m in a big team, It should be normal for Chiefs to win and play for the Nedbank title, you understand me?.
Nabi said.
While the Nedbank Cup triumph ended a painful decade-long wait for silverware, Kaizer Chiefs' season tells a different story. A dismal nine-match winless run and a ninth-place league finish—just one position above last season's record low—highlight persistent problems at the club.
Coach Nasreddine Nabi acknowledged the challenges, stating, "We came here to rebuild, but success doesn’t happen overnight. Even after the Nedbank Cup, I warned that this remains a process—I’ve always been honest about that."
The Tunisian tactician emphasized that constructing a cohesive squad requires patience, though he pointed to signs of progress. "Statistically, we rank second in chances created. Yet, our finishing has cost us—today summed up our season: three or four clear opportunities, even hitting the post. That’s been our Achilles’ heel."
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