Nabi was never the right fit for Chiefs

The end of Nassredine Nabi’s reign at Kaizer Chiefs has shocked many, but not me. From the outset, he never looked the right fit for Amakhosi, and the warning signs were flashing from day one.

- Katlego Modiba

I argued on this platform months ago that failure to qualify for the MTN8 should have been the cutoff point, regardless of cup success.

Winning the Nedbank Cup only delayed the inevitable, and I've been proved correct. Fearing a backlash from supporters, Chiefs’ management hesitated to act after Nabi ended their 10-year trophy drought.

I would not go as far as calling it poor management, but it certainly was not sound either.

The Soweto giants fell into the same trap that Manchester United did after Erik ten Hag won the FA Cup in 2024.

The Dutchman clung on to his job after beating city rivals Manchester City 2-1 in the final, but all signs pointed to him not being the right man for the job long term, particularly with United finishing eighth in the league.