Nabi gone, Chiefs name co-coaches for rest of season

Kaizer Chiefs on Friday confirmed the departure of Nasreddine Nabi as coach and said his two assistants Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze will stay on ass co-coaches for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.

This comes despite a poor run of one win in four matches since Nabi left the club.

Chiefs earlier on Friday said that “following constructive engagements, they have mutually agreed to conclude their professional relationship on an amicable basis”.

“The parties recognise the importance of this decision being communicated in respectful and positive terms, reflecting the mutual regard maintained throughout their employment relationship,” a statement from the club added.

Kaizer Chiefs acknowledges and thanks coach Nabi for his contribution during his tenure with the club and extends best wishes for his continued success in future endeavours.

Coach Nabi, in turn, conveys his appreciation to Kaizer Chiefs, its leadership, staff, players, and supporters for their commitment and support during his time at the club,” it added.

On the appointment of Ben Youssef and Kaze, the club added: “Their leadership will ensure continuity and stability as the club prepares for upcoming fixtures domestically and on the continent.

“The club remains committed to its ambitions and thanks Amakhosi supporters for their continued loyalty, patience, and support.”

This season Ben Youssef started with three wins while Nabi was away tending to his wife who suffered serious injuries in a fall.

When Nabi came back Chiefs won one game, drew with champions Mamelodi Sundowns but after losing 3-1 to Sekhukhune United, he was fired.

Ben Youssef and Kaze have since had four games in charge with a single win. Last weekend they were dumped out of the Carling Knockout in the first round after losing on post-match penalties to Stellenbosch.