Nasreddine Nabi confirms Kaizer Chiefs exit and contact from 'several major African and Arab clubs'

Nabi missed the first weeks of the new Betway Premiership season as he attended to his wife, who was involved in an accident in Tunisia in August.

He made his return ahead of the goalless draw with Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership at the end of August and most recently oversaw a 3-1 defeat to Sekhukhune United in midweek before news of his imminent departure was broadcast.

Speaking to WinWin, Nabi explained that he felt the time was right to make the decision to focus on his family.

He said: "My separation from Kaizer Chiefs was a mutual agreement with the club's management, following a successful and challenging experience.

"Currently, I need some time to rest, focus more on my family, and monitor my wife's health, which has required me to be by her side over the past period."

Nabi is back in Tunisia and has already attracted interest from a number of local and foreign clubs including Etoile Sportive du Sahel.

“Indeed, several major African and Arab clubs have contacted me, but I will not enter into any negotiations at this time, as my priority is to take a temporary break and get some rest,” added Nabi.

"It's true. There have been contacts from parties within the Etoile Sportive du Sahel management, and I appreciate this great club and its large fan base, but I don't want to undertake a coaching experience in Tunisia at the moment. 

"Etoile Sportive du Sahel is a well-established club and I respect it greatly, but the timing isn't right for me."