Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has spoken out on the possibilities of further strengthening his squad with new signings for the upcoming season.
Amakhosi have bolstered their team with six new arrivals so far, preparing for what promises to be a challenging upcoming season, which includes participation in the CAF Confederation Cup.
They have acquired the services of top players, including Nkanyiso Shinga, Ethan Chislett, Thabiso Monyane, Paseka Mako, Flavio Silva, and Siphesihle Ndlovu ahead of the new campaign.
Furthermore, they welcomed Diski Challenge talents such as Manqoba Ozoemena, Naledi Hlongwane, Kabelo Nkgwesa, and Thulani Mabaso, who have not only been training with the first team but also participated in the recent pre-season camp in the Netherlands.
Nabi confirmed that the Glamour Boys are still looking to add “one or two” more players but emphasised they will take their time to ensure the right quality is brought in.
NABI – ‘THERE’S ONE OR TWO POSITIONS TO STRENGTHEN’
“There’s one or two positions that we might strengthen but we are going to look for the best opportunity in terms of quality,” said Nabi during the media open day at the Princess Magogo Stadium on Friday ahead of the Toyota Cup clash.
“We don’t want to fill the position just to fill it. We will wait as long as it takes to fill one or two positions for the next season. In addition, we have to give the opportunity this season to the young players who came from the DDC as well as the ones that were promoted last season because we feel that there’s a big potential.
“But we want to do it step by step because we have learnt from a player like [Mduduzi] Shabalala. He was given a lot of responsibility and he carried a team on his shoulders last season especially the first part of the league.
“After that, at the end of the season, he kind of not collapsed but his performances were not good as expected. That’s why we want to give them responsibilities but at the same time without burning them. We want to do it step by step.”
As part of their final preparations for the 2025/26 season, Chiefs will take on Asante Kotoko in the Toyota Cup tie on Saturday, 26 July at the Moses Mabhida Stadium at 3 PM.
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