Bafana Bafana legend Lucas Radebe says Nasreddine Nabi, tipped to be Kaizer Chiefs’ new head coach, would be a solid addition in the club’s search for a return to its glory days.
But he stressed that management would need to support him in recruiting top players.
According to unconfirmed reports, Tunisian Nabi has agreed to take on the role of Chiefs’ new mentor.
The Glamour Boys urgently require adjustments to their technical team after a disappointing 2023/24 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season which resulted in a 10th-place finish.
Several coaches have unsuccessfully attempted to revive the dormant powerhouse of SA soccer in recent years.
Radebe said Nabi was the right man for the job because of his pedigree.
The 58-year-old has a Uefa Pro licence and is known for consistently winning, which will encourage Chiefs fans who have not celebrated silverware in almost a decade.
His resumé is comparable with those of the top coaches on the continent. He started coaching in 2004 and won the CAF Confederations Cup in 2012 with Congolese outfit AC Leopards.
More recently, he claimed six titles within two years while with Young Africans in Tanzania.
“If he is the coach for Kaizer Chiefs next season, it shows the intent from the club that they are serious in bringing back the glory days which have somewhat gone away in Naturena,” Radebe said.
“They need big and high-quality players to compete, locally first with Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, then possibly get back to the Champions League.
“Overall Nabi is a good acquisition. If you want to be good you have to bring in good players.
“If you look at Kaizer Chiefs’ glory days, they had good players and that is what you need to bring the brand to where it belongs.
“Why are Sundowns winning everything and other teams are successful? It is because of the quality they bring in.”
Radebe, who made 113 appearances for Amakhosi, urged the fan base to be patient with the new coach and his new technical staff, which reports suggest will include Frenchman Fernando Da Cruz.
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