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Orlando Pirates legend explains why Kaizer Chiefs should not keep Nasreddione Nabi - 'I don't see him bringing the best out of Amakhosi players'

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  • His playstyle criticised
  • Nabi won Nedbank Cup
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Orlando Pirates legend Tso Vilakazi has stated that Nasreddine Nabi is not the right coach for Kaizer Chiefs.

    One of the reasons that Vilakazi says makes Nabi unsuitable for the Chiefs job is the confusion and inconsistency around the playstyle.

    The only achievement Vilakazi associates with Nabi is the redeployment of Wandile Duba, something he says has worked well.

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    WHAT VILAKAZI SAID

    "Personally, I would not retain Nabi. One, as a coach, show us who you are with the type of football you want to play; it will tell us what type of person you are. One or two games, he started as if he wanted to build from the back, but when you're doing something you're not used to, at some point you'll be confused," Vilakazi told Omniaudioafrica YouTube Channel, as quoted bySoccer Laduma

    "What is disappointing me about Nabi is I don't know what type of football he really wants to play; I'd be lying. The only switch I think he did and worked for Chiefs is when he moved (Wandile) Duba from wing to striker," he added.

    "Other than that, I don't see him bringing the best out of Chiefs players. For me, there's no Chiefs player that has risen to the occasion to say, maybe, Player of the Season, Midfielder of the Season, or Defender of the Season. For me, a team like the Chiefs—it is a mustat at the end of the season you have at least one player nominated. For me, I'd say, 'Nabi, you saved us from ten years without a trophy, but thank you very much," Vilakazi concluded.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Chiefs failed to build on the winning momentum from their Nedbank Cup success as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Sekhukhune United.

    Although they failed to win and boost their chances to finish in the top eight, they have one more chance to do so. A win against Polokwane City will see them achieve the top eight dream, which is one of their targets this season.

    However, Marumo Gallants and Richards Bay are Chiefs' top rivals in the top eight finish race.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR NABI AND CHIEFS?

    Fans will be eager to see whether the club's hierarchy will keep the Tunisian head coach or it will prefer to terminate his contract and appoint a new coach.

    Polokwane City will host Chiefs on May 24.

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