Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi believes lucky Orlando Pirates benefitted from poor officiating - SuperSport United 'had the possibility of winning, except for a referee mistake'

Orlando Pirates were paired with SuperSport United in the MTN8 quarter-final fixture that was played at the Orlando Stadium on August 3.

Bucs won 3-1 in extra-time, but Gavin Hunt felt his team was denied a penalty when Thabiso Monyane handled the ball in the danger zone.

Ahead of the Carling Knockout match between Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport scheduled for Saturday, Coach Nasreddine Nabi has opened up on what he is expecting before claiming the Swanky Boys were undone by referees against the Buccaneers.

"I am expecting a very challenging game, sincerely speaking they, SuperSport, are a very good team, I watched them in the MTN8 against Orlando Pirates where they almost won," he told the media.

They had the possibility of winning, except for a referee mistake. They should not have received a penalty; it’s the reality.

"Very aggressive commitment and tactically organized team, my colleague Gavin has a lot of skill and experience. He knows how to manage his people, and prepares his players, I’m expecting a very good game, challenging and let’s see what happens," Nabi concluded.

This is the first time Nabi will be playing against Gavin Hunt and either coach will be aiming at getting the first win.

The Tunisian has started his stint in Mzansi with two wins from the three Premier Soccer League matches he has played with Amakhosi.

The Swanky Boys have not started the season well; after the controversial MTN8 elimination, they have one win, two losses and a draw in the four league games played so far.

Hunt is under pressure to get a win in the first round of the annual competition.

Coach Nabi is aiming to help the Glamour Boys end their nine-season trophyless run across all competitions.

Chiefs have started the season strongly and are tipped to offer a stiff challenge in the 2024/25 PSL season.