The club’s transfer window is exploding with conflicting signals, unconfirmed deals, and backroom tension between club scouts and head coach Nasreddine Nabi, sending Kaizer Chiefs supporters on an emotional rollercoaster.
The only verified positive update is that Ethan Chislett has formally signed. Born in Durban but brought up in England, the 26-year-old midfielder brings a wealth of experience from his time at Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon, where he contributed 56 goals in 242 games.
But there is controversy surrounding Monnapule Saleng, the Orlando Pirates winger who is purportedly connected to the Chiefs. There is uncertainty and confusion because neither the club nor the player have confirmed the rumours of a pre-contract agreement that made headlines.
The Amakhosi supporters are even more irritated by the unsuccessful pursuit of Fawaaz Basadien, a left-back for Stellenbosch FC. According to reports, the Chiefs have been pursuing the defender since the previous campaign, but talks seem to be at a standstill.
According to a source, the focus has shifted to promoting young players like Aphiwe Baliti for the Netherlands preseason tour, meaning that the Chiefs are unable to acquire Fawaaz Basadien or Mohamed Hussein at this time.
The conflict between Nabi and the club’s scouting department, however, is the source of the actual unrest. Despite Nabi supposedly not wanting either, the Chiefs are pursuing Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane of the Orlando Pirates.
The coach wasn’t thinking about Mako or Monyane, but rather Lwandile Mabuya, Lungelo Bhengu, and Mhleli Mabuza,” the insider continued.
Nabi, on the left, had his sights set on Mohamed Hussein, a Tanzanian international, and Basadien. However, it seems that the scouts are overriding his vision, causing conflict before the season even begins.
Now, the Kaizer Chiefs are caught in a tug-of-war between ambition and misalignment as tensions rise and deals slip through their fingers. Will they follow their coach’s lead or revert to their previous habits?
