In terms of results, there's hardly any improvement from Kaizer Chiefs under head coach Nasreddine Nabi, but one of the club's former defenders believes there are valuable lessons that the North African can take to build a stronger team next season.
Amakhosi slumped to their 10th defeat of the season and are now just two losses away from repeating their miserable campaign from last term. Under the tutelage of interim coach Cavin Johnson, the Soweto giants finished in 10th position, enduring their worst season in the PSL era.
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As things stand, Amakhosi's place in the top eight is under threat. The club has never finished outside the top eight for two consecutive seasons, but they face the danger of that becoming a reality, considering the form they are in right now.
The big question, as they prepare to host TS Galaxy in Polokwane this Saturday, is whether Nabi has done enough to keep his job beyond this season? Former Amakhosi defender Mokete Tsotetsi talks to Soccer Laduma about this challenge.
"It's a tricky one. Usually, Chiefs give coaches a chance. They will give you two seasons or more, so that you can settle. Yes, we are not happy with the results because they are still the same as last season. Nothing has changed. With the coach trying to settle and see how he will do things, I think giving him a second season would not be a bad idea," Tsotetsi told the Siya crew.
Amakhosi's season still has hope of not being a complete disaster. They are in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals, but have the mammoth task of having to knock out a club that has already beaten them three times this season. To get to the final, they need to beat Mamelodi Sundowns, who are chasing a treble of trophies in the cup, Betway Premiership and CAF Champions League.
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Winning the Nedbank Cup, Tsotetsi believes, will ease some pressure and give the players a lot more to look forward to next season.
"He might be able to see where the team went wrong and see where he can do things better. Winning the Nedbank Cup would certainly motivate the team and make things a little easier because it will ease some pressure. I think giving him another season will give him a chance to polish certain things."
