Nabi To Miss Stellenbosch Match After Wife’s Critical Accident

Kaizer Chiefs has confirmed that head coach Nasreddine Nabi will not be on the bench for the team’s match against Stellenbosch at Athlone Stadium on Sunday.

The club stated that Nabi’s wife was involved in a critical car accident in Tunisia, and the coach is scheduled to leave for home later today.

In an official statement, the club said: “We regret to inform our supporters that coach Nasreddine Nabi will not be traveling with the team to Cape Town for our opening game of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season against Stellenbosch FC this Sunday.”

“A critical accident involving his wife has occurred at his home in Tunisia, prompting the coach to travel this evening to be with her and the family,” the statement continued. “Coach Nabi will return to South Africa once the situation has stabilized.”

Nabi had discussions with the technical team to prepare for the game. In his absence, first assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef and second assistant coach Cedric Kaze will take charge.

The club concluded by extending their support: “Kaizer Chiefs would like to extend its best wishes to Coach Nabi and his family during this challenging time. We ask all supporters to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.”