Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune 'disappointed' with Nasreddine Nabi for wearing headphones on matchday - 'You can't behave like players behave'

Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune has requested that the club take disciplinary measures against head coach Nasreddine Nabi for his surprising action in Amakhosi's encounter with Golden Arrows.

The Tunisian coach was seen wearing headphones and it was believed that he was listening to music before the game on Sunday, which they ultimately lost 1-0 to Abafana Bes'thende at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. 

Khune, who devoted his entire football career to Amakhosi, was displeased with Nabi's behavior and has urged the Chiefs management to call the coach into order.

"Very disappointing to see head coach wearing headphones on the field before the game starts, and what I also noticed is that he went and gave them to Mfundo Vilakazi, who is a youngster, and the boy has not started a match in a while," Khune said on SABC's SoccerZone, per KickOff.com.

"The boy wants to be in his zone and focus on the match, he gives him the headphones and say, 'Listen to what I'm listening to' and yet we're playing a very important game.

"I'm very disappointed at that and I think the club must look into it and call him to order because as a leader, as a head coach, you can't be behaving like players behave."

In South Africa and across the world, it has become common for players to wear headphones before kick-off, especially upon arriving at the stadium, but you almost never see a coach doing the same, hence many, including Khune, were surprised by Nabi's actions.

Given that the experienced coach was photographed by the club's media department and the club has yet to comment, it seems unlikely that any punishment will be imposed on Nabi.

In addition, Chiefs have been inconsistent since the start of the season. They have currently garnered only 18 points from 13 matches, winning five times, drawing three, and losing five.

Nabi must swiftly improve Chiefs' performances to restore the supporters' faith, as they have seemingly lost confidence in him recently.

This process begins this coming Sunday when the Phefeni Glamour Boys face off against an energized Sekhukhune United at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.