Nasreddine Nabi's Appointment As Kaizer Chiefs Coach Set to Be Delayed After AS FAR's Latest Feat

Nasreddine Nabi's Appointment As Kaizer Chiefs Coach Set to Be Delayed After AS FAR's Latest Feat

Edwin Kiplagat
June 24, 2024 at 7:43 AM
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  • Nasreddine Nabi is close to being appointed as Kaizer Chiefs coach, but fans will have to be patient for a little longer
  • Nabi's side, AS FAR Rabat, qualified for the final of the Throne Cup, and a date to determine the winner is yet to be known
  • The Tunisian tactician was expected to be appointed this week, but AS FAR's win over MAS de Fes has forced a reschedule

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Kaizer Chiefs will have to wait a bit longer for the appointment of Nasreddine Nabi as their new coach.

Nabi's current side, AS FAR Rabat, reached the Throne Cup final after beating MAS de Fes 2-0 on Sunday, June 23.

The Tunisian was expected to be announced this week, but his highly anticipated appointment is set to be pushed back until at least next week.

Kaizer Chiefs, Nasreddine Nabi, PSL, AS FAR Rabat, Raja Athletic, Pitso Mosimane
Naasreddine Nabi is expected to bring trophies at Kaizer Chiefs. Photos by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images and AS FAR (Instagram)
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AS FAR are looking to finish the season with a trophy after narrowly losing the league title to Raja Casablanca a few weeks ago.

Nabi's team opened the scoring through Youssef Aguerdoum in the 29th minute, then sealed the win with a second goal through Amine Zouhzouh in the 60th minute, per iDiski Times.

AS FAR to face either Raja or Oujda in final

They will face league champions Raja or Raja Athletic Club and Oujda, who meet on Tuesday, June 25. Sports Brief had reported earlier that Nabi would be appointed this week, but their win over MAS de Fes has postponed that.

The date for the Throne Cup final is yet to be announced, so Chiefs fans will be keeping an eye on that. Part of Nabi's staff have been spotted in South Africa, which all but confirms he will be Amakhosi's new coach.

The Glamour Boys are desperately looking for a coach to rejuvenate their team after finishing 10th in the PSL in 2023/24.

Kaizer Chiefs told to snub Nasreddine Nabi

Sports Brief earlier reported on Muhsin Ertugral urging Kaizer Chiefs to hire Pitso Mosimane instead of Nasreddine Nabi.

The former Amakhosi coach said Mosimane knows the club, and it will take Nabi time to adjust to Naturena.

What Kaizer Chiefs can learn from Sundowns?

Sports Brief also previously reported on Shane McGregor telling Kaizer Chiefs to learn from Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Amakhosi legend highlighted Sundowns' scouting, recruitment and structure as the key pillars of a successful football club.

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Edwin Kiplagat has five years of experience in journalism working as a Sports Editor at Africa Insight Communications and ESPN. Edwin Kiplagat is a Bachelor's Degree holder in journalism from the Multimedia University of Kenya.