With a nine-year track record, the Kaizer Chiefs position is possibly the most difficult one in the South African
football community!
Despite making three finals throughout the previous nine years, the Chiefs have not taken home a trophy.
The Chiefs have therefore looked far and wide for a seasoned coach who can assist in changing their fortunes. Pitso
Mosimane, Nasreddine Nabi, and Alexandre Santos were reportedly on a shortlist for the position. However, recent
events indicate that only one horse remains in the race—that being the latter.
According to information from the coach himself, this magazine revealed on Monday that Santos and the Chiefs had
discussions but were unable to reach an agreement on a contract. The newspaper went on to say that the coach quit
Petro de Luanda because he believed he would be making the move. The newspaper said on Wednesday that
Mosimane and Amakhosi’s story might be coming to an end. This comes after the former coach of Mamelodi
Sundowns acknowledged that the team had not made any approaches.
It appears that Nabi now has an open objective. He appears to like the strain of being employed by a major team like
the Chiefs. But not everyone is cut out for the scrutiny of having to perform at a place this size. Among those who
don’t Morgan Mammila, by his own admission, isn’t quite up to it yet.
The former technical director and coach of Chippa United, Mamilla, claims he isn’t prepared for the Chiefs task yet.
“I’m not prepared for the Chiefs yet. Before we speak, let me obtain my A license. However, I’m going to knock on
doors just like every other job seeker. I’m visiting my parents at home. Four months ago was the last time I saw
them. I am referring about my mother, who is 82 years old, and my grandma, who is 100 years old. It’s time for me
to hang out with them; I’m sure everything will work out,” Mammila told the newspaper.
What the nature of the talk was remains unclear. However, if Mammila came even near to being considered for the
Chiefs position, that would be a huge shock.
