Following reports of Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi’s arrival in Dar es Salaam, the streets and social media have been abuzz with speculation linking him to Tanzania’s top clubs—most notably his former employers Yanga SC, and even their arch-rivals Simba SC, who are still in the market for a new head coach.
However, reliable sources indicate that the coach is in the country purely for vacation with his family. Nabi himself has made it clear that he has not come for any professional discussions with local clubs, but rather to take a break from the pressures of his job in South Africa.
Currently, Nabi is embroiled in a dispute with his employers Kaizer Chiefs after being suspended pending an investigation into alleged discrepancies in his coaching license documentation.
At Yanga, head coach Romain Folz is under mounting pressure following his team’s underwhelming performances. This situation has fueled calls from some fans for Nabi’s return, as he left Jangwani with his reputation intact and a legacy of success.
Nabi delivered two consecutive NBC Premier League titles to Yanga and guided them to the CAF Confederation Cup final—achievements that remain fresh in the memories of the Wananchi faithful.
Despite his departure, Nabi has maintained a strong relationship with Yanga’s main sponsor, GSM. Whenever he is in Tanzania, he often visits the sponsor’s residence, a gesture that only adds fuel to the speculation of a potential return someday.
