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Celine Abrahams

Are Kaizer Chiefs just one transfer window or a coaching change away from becoming genuine Premier Soccer League title contenders?

The Glamour Boys' loyal fans have endured a rollercoaster season filled with highs, lows and the hope of a long-awaited turnaround.

Under the stewardship of Nasreddine Nabi, the Soweto giants finally lifted silverware, the Nedbank Cup, ending a lengthy trophy drought. Yet, their Premier Soccer League form has left much to be desired. Despite promising attacking patterns and the creation of numerous scoring chances,  Amakhosi consistently failed to convert dominance into wins. 

With growing whispers about Nabi’s future at Naturena, it’s time to ask the burning question: Are Kaizer Chiefs just one transfer window or a coaching change away from becoming genuine PSL title contenders? 

Here, GOAL unpacks what could be the missing piece of the puzzle.

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  • Thabo Cele, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    Fine margins: Dominance to disappointment

    Under Nabi, Chiefs have shown flashes of dominance, often dictating play and pinning teams back. But this hasn’t translated into enough wins. 

    Whether it’s composure, confidence or quality in the final third, the team seems stuck in a cycle of creating but not capitalising. The margins are small, but they’re costly, and they’ve kept Chiefs out of the title picture.


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  • Kaizer Chiefs, May 2025Backpage

    Nedbank Cup glory: Sign of progress or a smokescreen?

    Winning the Nedbank Cup offered a much-needed morale boost and silenced some critics, temporarily. It showed that the team can win under pressure, but also raises a critical question: Is this proof of a long-term project bearing fruit, or simply a cup run that papered over cracks in consistency?

    Cup competitions are short sprints; league titles require a marathon mentality. That’s where Chiefs are falling short.

  • Nasreddine Nabi, Cedric Kaze, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    Transfer window: One striker away?

    Ask any fan or analyst: The Glamour Boys desperately need a clinical striker. Someone who thrives under pressure, buries half-chances and leads the line with intent.

    The midfield creativity exists, and wide players have pace and trickery, but the finishing touch is glaringly absent. One marquee signing could completely change Chiefs’ fortunes, and a smart move in the next window would be the catalyst.

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  • Nasreddine Nabi and Bobby Motaung, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    Nabi in or out? The coaching conundrum

    While some believe in giving Nabi more time to implement his philosophy, others argue that his tactics aren’t suitable. Chiefs have an identity crisis - are they trying to build a possession-based, pressing side or adapt to the PSL’s unique blend of flair and physicality? 

    If the hierarchy opts for a coaching change, it needs to be decisive and strategic. Another reset could either rejuvenate or further destabilise the club.

  • Nasreddine Nabi, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    Mentality monsters or fragile confidence?

    One of the biggest barriers between Chiefs and the title is psychological. The fear of failure looms large in tight games. This is a team that sometimes plays not to lose instead of playing to win. 

    The title contenders of today, Mamelodi Sundowns, ooze belief and swagger. Chiefs must rediscover that edge. Whether it’s instilled by Nabi or someone else, mental resilience and a ruthless streak are just as important as tactics or transfers.


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