Kaizer Chiefs: Why Samkelo Zwane Will Welcome Arrival of Nasreddine Nabi at Naturena

• Kaizer Chiefs will usher in a new era next season with a new coach to rejuvenate the team following a dismal 2023/24 campaign
• Amakhosi have been heavily linked with AS FAR Rabat coach, Nasreddine Nabi, who is widely expected to take the reins
• Young Chiefs midfielder, Samkelo Zwane, is expected to be the biggest beneficiary of Nabi's arrival after struggling to get game time

Kaizer Chiefs fans are preparing for the arrival of Nasreddine Nabi, who is expected to become their new coach.

Following a forgettable season, the club is set to make wholesale changes to the squad, with several top-earning players expected to say goodbye.

One fringe player who has struggled to get into the team will love Nabi's arrival.

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Despite making his debut last season, 22-year-old midfielder, Samkelo Zwane has barely featured at Kaizer Chiefs.

In the 2022/23 season, he made 12 appearances in the DStv Premiership, but that number dropped significantly to seven, per Transfermarkt.

He started eight league matches last season but came off the bench in all seven games this season. That is a big blow to his development. Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Siyethemba Sithebe, Yusuf Maart, and Edson Castillo have been preferred over him.

Many fans have compared the midfielder to Manchester United star, Kobbie Mainoo, who burst onto the scene this season. The South African reports that Zwane will thrive under Nabi. The midfielder has been linked with a loan move in the 2024/25 season, per GOAL.

The report adds that Cavin Johnson's pragmatic style favoured less creative players, resulting in underwhelming performances in the 2023/23 season.

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With Nabi, Zwane has a chance to reach his potential. The Tunisian tactician could deploy him in a double pivot and give him the freedom to dictate the play from deep. Zwane is in an important position in his career, and Nabi's arrival could determine whether he makes the next step in his career.

Nabi explains his tactics

Sports Brief also previously reported on Nabi giving a summary of his tactics at AS FAR Rabat and how his side became the best attack in Morocco.

The ex-Young Africans coach said having talented forwards and midfielders is a major reason they scored goals for fun. His attacking style was also crucial.

Nabi's demands to Kaizer Chiefs

Sports Brief also reported on Nabi giving Chiefs two demands before they can agree on a possible deal.

The veteran coach wants a clear picture of the project and prefers to bring his backroom staff if they strike a deal.