Nabi identifies Duba’s mental readiness as key focus

KAIZER Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has highlighted the importance of mental development in the ongoing progress of young striker Wandile Duba, following the forward’s crucial contribution in the Nedbank Cup semifinal.

- SMISO MSOMI

Duba was on target as Chiefs came from behind to beat Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday, earning a place in the final and keeping alive hopes of ending a nine-year trophy drought.

Teboho Mokoena had given Sundowns the lead before Duba responded with the equaliser, and Ashley du Preez netted a late winner to seal the victory.

The win sets up a high-stakes Soweto Derby final against Orlando Pirates on May 10 at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

A week earlier, there will be another derby, this time in the League. It also reignites optimism among the Chiefs faithful, particularly around the performance of Duba, who had earlier declared his ambition to help bring the Nedbank Cup back to Naturena.