Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Derrick Spencer: Coach Nasreddine Nabi deserves another chance

Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Derrick Spencer is backing coach Nasreddine Nabi to lead the club next season despite divergent views about his performance.

Kaizer Chiefs are currently out of the race for the South African Premier League title but remains a contender for the Cup competition.

Despite their inconsistent performance, Kaizer Chiefs are in line to end their trophy drought in South Africa.

Kaizer Chiefs are 8th on the league standings with 30 points and are in the semifinals of the Cup competitions.

Speaking to SuperSport Bet, Spencer emphasized the need for patience, stating, “It’s been an inconsistent season—not what we hoped for—but with a new coach and nearly half the squad being new signings, success was never going to happen overnight.”

He acknowledged the pressure on Nabi but attributed it to years of unmet expectations at the club. “The frustration stems from Chiefs’ long-term struggles. When a new coach arrives, fans demand instant results, but that’s unrealistic,” Spencer explained.

“Half the team is new, he’s coaching in South Africa for the first time, and there’s a language barrier. It hasn’t been easy. Calling this season a failure would be unfair—there have been positives, like reaching a final for the first time since 2019.”

Spencer urged the club to retain Nabi, arguing that this season was about laying the foundation. “He deserves another year. The real test will be next season—that’s when he must compete for trophies.”