Nasreddine Nabi justifies Kaizer Chiefs' January transfers Tashreeq Morris, Glody Lilepo & Thabo Cele - 'We made smart recruitments'

Kaizer Chiefs announced the signing of Tashreeq Morris, Thabo Cele and Glody Lilepo earlier this week.

The Soweto giants are under pressure to build a strong squad that would improve their fortunes and Nabi justifies his signings.

“We firmly believe that we made smart recruitments without bringing names that have ring bells around them," said Nabi as per FARPost.

"It’s players that we analysed; we know what they are capable of, and we know how they can fit in our game model.

“So we just hope they’re going to take less time to adapt, but we are pretty sure that we made very good signings.”

Amakhosi have been in search of a prolific goal-scorer as their forwards have been struggling to reach double figures in all competitions in recent seasons.

But Nabi went for Morris who has never scored more than six league goals in a season.

Lilepo was struggling while turning out for Valenciennes after scoring two goals in 27 Ligue 2 appearances last season and no goals in nine games this term.

As Chiefs prepare for Saturday's Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates, Nabi will not be able to plan around Morris who is suspended and Lilepo who is yet to secure a work permit.

But Cele could be selected to play and make his debut on a grand stage.