It hasn’t been the debut season Nasreddine Nabi would have hoped for. Tasked with returning Kaizer Chiefs to former glory, the Tunisian tactician has endured a turbulent campaign marred by inconsistency and constant pressure.
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But Saturday's Nedbank Cup final could offer a rare glimmer of light in a rather cloudy chapter.
Victory over Orlando Pirates, who beat them 2-1 at FNB Stadium on Saturday, would not only deliver long-awaited silverware for Amakhosi, but also etch Nabi’s name into an exclusive list of coaches who lifted the Nedbank Cup in their first season at Naturena.
If he does manage to beat Pirates on Saturday, Nabi stands on the verge of becoming the fourth.
The gallery highlights the three men who previously achieved this feat—and the historical parallels with Nabi’s current journey.
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