Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi forced to return to Tunisia

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has been forced to return to his native country in Tunisia and will miss the opening match of the season.

This was confirmed by the club on Friday afternoon, ahead of the much-anticipated clash against Stellenbosch FC .

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This will be Amakhosi’s opening encounter of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. But the club has since revealed that Nabi’s wife was involved in a critical incident.

“We regret to inform our supporters that Coach Nasreddine Nabi will not be traveling with the team to Cape Town for our opening game of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season against Stellenbosch FC this Sunday,” the club said.

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“A critical accident involving his wife has occurred at his home in Tunisia. This has prompted the coach to travel this evening to be with her and the family. Coach Nabi will return to South Africa once the situation has stabilised.

“The coach has had discussions with the technical team to prepare for the game. In Coach Nabi’s absence, first assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef and second assistant coach Cedric Kaze will be on bench for the upcoming game.”

Kaizer Chiefs would like to extend its best wishes to Coach Nabi and his family during this challenging time. We also ask all supporters to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.