Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has misplaced his fourth match in 11 Betway Premiership video games this season.

NASREDDINE NABI PLEADS FOR BETTER PLAYERS

Following Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Cape Town City, coach Nabi emphasised the necessity for better-quality gamers in his Amakhosi squad. “It’s obvious when you look at the squad that we feel that there is a need to strengthen the team, but we don’t want to throw our players under the bus saying that they are not good,” Nabi mentioned on the post-match press convention. “No, they’re good. Today they’re in our squad, they’re in our crew however each switch window we’ll take the chance to attempt to strengthen the crew.

“The club is working hard to find the best opportunities that are possible, and we hope that everything can improve our squad,” concluded Nabi.

CAPE TOWN CITY 1-0 KAIZER CHIEFS

In the meantime, Amakhosi have detailed the shock loss to the Citizens by way of the membership’s official web site.

“Kaizer Chiefs went down 1-0 to Cape Town City on the DHL Stadium of their first Betway Premiership match of 2025, regardless of having the higher hand for almost all of an entertaining conflict within the Mother City on Sunday. Darwin Gonzalez took benefit of a uncommon breakaway to attain the sport’s solely aim within the 51^st minute, whereas Chiefs created quite a few half-chances all through the sport however couldn’t make any of them depend.

“Amakhosi have been once more fast out of the traps and Ashley Du Preez precipitated City ‘keeper, Darren Keet to avoid wasting a looping shot with lower than a minute gone. On 17 minutes, Christian Saile minimize in menacingly from the left and pulled the ball again for Mduduzi Shabalala to strike and power a pointy save from Keet. A minute later, the identical participant fired simply over the crossbar from lengthy vary.

“Much of Amakhosi’s build-up play was constructive and pleasing on the attention, though the ultimate defence-splitting move to create real scoring alternatives eluded them. Any Citizens assaults in transition have been comfortably handled by the Chiefs again three and goalkeeper, Bruce Bvuma was not referred to as upon in the course of the opening half. Saile was concerned once more within the 42^nd minute, taking pictures large after recovering possession 25 yards out. Du Preez, who together with Wandile Duba, precipitated fixed fear for Citizens left-back, Tshegofatso Nyama, created one other half-chance within the 44^th minute with an excellent sq. move to Shabalala, who heading in the right direction shot was blocked by a determined Cape Town City defence, which was relieved to enter the changerooms at 0-0 when referee, Luxolo Badi, blew the halftime whistle after two minutes of added time.

“Amakhosi began the second half as strongly as they did within the first interval however fell behind six minutes after performed resumed. Committing too many gamers ahead for a Yusuf Maart lengthy throw in, Chiefs have been caught out by an extended clearance that left City with a 3-on1 benefit. Gonazalez carried the ball ahead and held his nerve to beat Bvuma and put the hosts into the lead towards the run of play.

“The Glamour Boys, now chasing the sport, pressed ahead and the ever-dangerous Shabalala got here shut when his shot was blocked by Thami Mkhize within the 57th minute. Du Preez suffered an analogous destiny after 64 minutes when Lorenzo Gordinho cleared his harmful effort.

“Substitute, Mfundo Vilakazi introduced a save from Keet with a direct free kick within the 72^nd minute and Bradley Cross steered a far submit shot large following a nook. With time working out, Du Preez slipped behind the City defence to latch onto a Samkelo Zwane by way of ball, rounded Keet however was thwarted by a last-ditch block by Gordinho once more. It was the final alternative Chiefs needed to degree and the sport ended with them unable to attain the essential aim that might have introduced them, at the least, a deserved level. Amakhosi stay in 7^th place within the league standings, with 15 factors from their 11 Betway Premiership outings.

“They face Stellenbosch at FNB Stadium on Tuesday evening before meeting Lamontville Golden Arrows in Durban next Sunday, and will be determined to convert their overall superiority in goals, and thus, points,” concluded Kaizer Chiefs.