Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has shed light on his heated exchange with referee Sikhumbuzo Gasa during halftime.
The Tunisian tactician was clearly frustrated with the officiating, particularly after the match official forced the Chiefs bench to remove their iPad while reviewing Sundowns’ second goal, claiming an offside in the buildup.
Following the match, Nabi was questioned about his conversation with the referee after being seen arguing with Gasa as they left the pitch at halftime. Unlike his official press conference comments, he shared his thoughts on SuperSport TV, advocating for VAR in South Africa and urging the referee to adhere to the rules of the game.
“All the people tell me the second goal is offside, it’s a clear offside,” he stated.
“I’m surprised in South Africa we don’t work with VAR – it’s impossible in Morocco, Tunisia, in North Africa.
“A big country like South Africa with a big federation and national team and we don’t work with VAR.
“We talk to referee, [saying] the goal is big offside, 2 meter. We go to the [change] room, ‘you don’t need to give me a gift’ I said to him.
“I don’t need a gift, he needs to respect the rules of game. You need to respect me, I don’t need any help from the referees.
“But it’s not an excuse. If I lose, I lose, I continue cooking.”
Chiefs are now on a break until 26 October, when they will face SuperSport United.