Chiefs coach Nabi's 'axing' echoes PSL clubs' dirty tricks of yesteryear

LAST WEEK, a report by a seasoned journalist was highlighted with a banner headline 'Chiefs to axe Nabi'.

- HERMAN GIBBS

The 'axing' would not have been something unexpected because under Tunisian Nasreddine Nabi's stewardship, Chiefs have struggled to find their footing.

Their performances fell well short of expectations.

Despite Nabi's recent success in guiding the team to the Nedbank Cup championship, it appears that this may not be enough to stave off the axe.

The triumph in the cup competition, while momentarily boosting spirits, has not masked their dismal league form, which places the team in jeopardy of missing out on a coveted top-eight finish.

The unconfirmed 'Chiefs to axe Nabi' report was written before the outcome of the Nedbank Cup final was known, and that suggests that, according to the journalist's sources, the decision had already been taken.