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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze defends under pressure Nabi - 'Nasreddine doesn't understand the pressure'

The Tunisian has been struggling to help the Glamour Boys deliver in the South African top flight.

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  • Chiefs are not in PSL's top 8
  • They have lost 12 games so far
  • Nabi is under pressure from fans
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  • Nasreddine Nabi, Cedric Kaze, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Kaizer Chiefs are ninth on the Premier Soccer League, having played 26 games in the ongoing campaign.

    They have a poor record of 12 losses, six draws, and eight wins, and with two games remaining to conclude the season, their chances of playing MTN8 hang in the balance.

    Amakhosi have Sekhukhune United and Polokwane City remaining in the PSL.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    On Saturday, Chiefs play Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final to be staged at the FNB Stadium.

    Nabi has lost the two Soweto derbies played this season, and will be hoping to get his first win against Bucs.

    Amakhosi assistant coach Cedric Nabi concedes things have not been seamless for the former Young Africans SC coach, but insists it is just a matter of time before he stabilises the ship.

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    WHAT KAZE SAID

    “I’ve [worked] with coach Nabi for almost two years, and it’s true that it’s been a difficult season that we have been facing because of the expectations that have not been met yet,” he told the media.

    “But he has a lot of experience, he’s been in a lot of countries with a lot of teams. He understands the expectations. He also understands the struggles we’re going through. That gives him the tools to prepare for the future.

    “Sometimes, maybe he doesn’t understand the harsh judgments that he feels are too early to be made," Kaze continued.

    “But in football we have learnt, not only in South Africa, that the judgements are very quick to come, and especially from the outside people who have the privilege of commenting on the results when the results are already there.

    “But it’s the job he chose, and I talked to him... he’s pretty confident and eager to be on the touchline on Saturday in the Nedbank Cup final," he concluded.

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  • Inacio Miguel, Nasreddine Nabi and Thabo Cele, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    WHAT NEXT?

    Nabi hopes to win the Nedbank Cup title and ensure Chiefs end the season on a high.

    He can then work on improving the team by getting the players he needs for the new campaign.

    Amakhosi are expected to take part in the Caf Confederation Cup in the 2025-26 edition.

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