Kaizer Chiefs have announced that head coach Nasreddine Nabi will miss his sides Home of Legends Cup final on Saturday due to a recent minor orthopaedic operation.
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The Tunisian tactician, who has been instrumental in the club’s strategic revamp this season, will be absent from the sidelines as Chiefs face Golden Arrows in the tournament’s semifinal.
Assistant coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze will take the reins in Nabi’s stead. In a statement, the club announced:
“Head Coach Nasreddine Nabi, who is recovering at home after recently undergoing a minor orthopaedic operation, will not travel to Gqeberha.
“Assistant coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze will take charge of the team that will face Golden Arrows in this weekend’s Home of Legends Cup.
“We wish him a speedy recovery.”
The Glamour Boys will hope to secure a positive result in the tournament, which serves as a valuable preseason test. However, their primary focus remains the upcoming Betway Premiership match against Richards Bay FC on November 27th.
As Nabi continues his recovery, Chiefs fans will be eagerly awaiting his return to the dugout.