Pitso Mosimane: Why Kaizer Chiefs Should Move Fast to Land Mastermind Amid Nasreddine Nabi Uncertainty

Kaizer Chiefs are at a crossroads yet again as the future of head coach Nasreddine Nabi appears all but over. 

The club is reportedly preparing to launch a formal search for his successor in the coming weeks after the Tunisian mentor mutually agreed to part ways with the Glamour Boys over a licensing issue that threatens their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.

Although Chiefs have only officially stated that Nabi is “not with the team due to internal issues,” multiple reports suggest the coach has already returned to Tunisia. 

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There, he is spending time with his wife, who is recovering from a serious accident. Speaking to Tunisian outlets, Nabi reportedly confirmed his exit and said he is taking time to rest before deciding his next move.

In his absence, assistant coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef have stepped up, guiding the team to a positive run of form in the Betway Premiership — three wins from three games. 

Yet, despite their promising start, many insiders believe the duo lack the experience to steer Chiefs through a gruelling domestic and continental campaign.

Chiefs fans are not just seeking stability — they want a figure who can galvanize a talented squad and turn strong league performances into silverware. 

With four wins, one draw, and one loss in their first six Premiership matches, the Soweto giants are within striking distance at the top of the table. Now, they must act decisively to maintain momentum.

Enter Pitso Mosimane — a man whose name has become synonymous with winning. 

At 61, “Jingles” is the most decorated coach in PSL history, with four league titles and a cabinet full of domestic honours during his spells at SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns. 

He is also a three-time CAF Champions League winner, conquering Africa once with Sundowns and twice with Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly.

Crucially, Mosimane holds a CAF Pro License — the highest coaching qualification on the continent and equivalent to UEFA’s Pro License. This credential is precisely what Chiefs need to meet CAF’s coaching requirements, a hurdle that reportedly triggered Nabi’s premature exit.

“Pitso knows South African football like the back of his hand,” said a former player familiar with both coaches’ styles. 

“He commands respect and knows how to get the best out of players — something Chiefs desperately need if they are to stay competitive on all fronts.”

Mosimane’s availability only sweetens the deal. After parting ways with Al Wahda last season, he remains unattached and has previously expressed his desire to coach Kaizer Chiefs. 

During a visit to Naturena, he was said to be impressed by the club’s facilities, praising them as among the best on the continent — a comment many interpreted as a hint of interest.

While Mosimane’s services won’t come cheap, Chiefs’ hierarchy may see his appointment as an investment rather than an expense. 

His ability to build winning cultures and demand high standards could be the final piece needed to end the club’s cycle of inconsistency.

With the CAF Confederation Cup campaign underway and domestic rivals gathering steam, Chiefs have little time to hesitate. 

In Mosimane, they have the chance to bring in a man proven to turn potential into trophies — and to ensure that last season’s Nedbank Cup triumph was no anomaly.

If the Amakhosi faithful are truly looking for a “Messiah” to lead them back to glory, Pitso Mosimane might just be the answer they have been waiting for.