EXCL: Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star urges Kaizer Chiefs to be patient with Nasreddine Nabi as he believes coach will 'bring back glory days' at Amakhosi - 'He is putting things together'

Former Mamelodi Sundowns forward Rodney Ramagalela has called for patience regarding Kaizer Chiefs amid the club's recent difficulties.

The Soweto giants appeared to be getting back on track during their initial games of the season under new coach Nasreddine Nabi, but the club is now struggling to achieve positive outcomes.

In their last three matches, Amakhosi have drawn twice and lost once, which seemingly has not pleased their fans and legends.

Nevertheless, Ramagalela, who has recently hung up his boots from professional football, has emphasized that Chiefs supporters should back Nabi as he believes the team is moving in the right direction.

"Kaizer Chiefs are not doing that bad or that well, but I think they are in the right direction. Everyone involved with the club needs to be very patient with themselves, especially with new coach Nasreddine Nabi on board," Ramagalela told GOAL.

"He is really putting things together with the young stars showing up for the team. Amakhosi supporters and its players just need to stick together because now it's a work in progress. 

"More especially for a team like Kaizer Chiefs who have been struggling for a while now, it's a work in progress and they will get there although it won't happen overnight," he added.

"For the team having gone for almost a decade without winning a trophy, it makes things difficult, so for them is to be patient and trust the process, trusting Nabi and his technical team, it might help them go back to their glory days."

The Naturena-based giants backed Nabi by bringing in at least seven players after his appointment in July in an effort to bolster the squad.

However, the Tunisian coach is asserting that he still desires additional players who fit Chiefs' standards as he is committed to restoring the glory days at the club. 

With the next transfer window set to open on January 1, it will be interesting to see which players Amakhosi's management will add to Nabi's revamped team.

Chiefs will face Chippa United at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday, December 29 in a Premier Soccer League match.

This encounter will be crucial for the 59-year-old coach and his team as they may regain the fans' trust, which seems to have diminished.