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The South African
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Nabi reveals what Kaizer Chiefs bosses promised him
Whether Nasreddine Nabi remains Kaizer Chiefs coach beyond this season is everyone's guess. The 59-year-old led Amakhosi to their first trophy in 10 years however, his poor league form may see the club's management opting to release him. Chiefs are ninth in the Betway Premiership and with two matches to go, they need to win all of them to finish in the top 8. Failure to do so might force the Chiefs management to look for a new coach as they look to strengthen their squad for next season. Speaking on Extra Time , Nabi explained one condition that would make him stay at Kaizer Chiefs. 'I wouldn't be honest if say that I'm gonna stay if the club doesn't allow me to get all the tools to succeed next season because they have promised, and myself, I have promised the fans that I want to build a successful team that will compete in every competition to win trophies,' he said on Extra Time. 'That's the condition for me to stay [at Chiefs] because I don't feel that I want to go through what I went through this season,' Nabi concluded. On Monday morning, Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr denied rumours of Nabi's exit. He told Xoli Zondo on 5FM that the 59-year-old tactician was set to continue for another season. 'Coach has got another season after this with us now,' said Motaung Jr. 'At the same time, like we do after every season, we sit down and review. We know that the results in the league have been inconsistent.' Nabi is set to meet up with Kaizer Chiefs management to review the season later this month. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
‘Dendoncker is far too passive': Former Belgian international critical of on loan Aston Villa midfielder
'Dendoncker is far too passive': Former Belgian international critical of on loan Aston Villa midfielder Anderlecht were second best to city rivals Union St Gilloise this weekend. The side lost the Brussels derby 2-0 as their poor start to the play-offs continue. Besnik Hasi's men are yet to win a game in the post-season. During the weekly Extra Time show, former Belgian international midfielder Franky Van der Elst was not impressed by on loan midfielder Leander Dendoncker. The former player said of Dendoncker's role in the opening goal 'I think Dendoncker is far too passive after Thorgan Hazard lost the ball. You can't lose the ball like this, but okay. Then you're number 6 and you're still in front of the ball. While the ball is lost 10 metres in front of him. Then you have to sprint a little to cover that zone. But he walks past the ball'. Advertisement It has been reported for some time now that Anderlecht are highly unlikely to pick up the purchase option they have as part of the deal that saw Dendoncker join them on loan. He has played 35 times for the club, with one goal and one assist. However, there haven't been enough standout performances that could justify the amount the club would need to pay to bring him in permanently. His future is certainly up in the air when he returns to England, as he is clearly not part of Unai Emery's plans for Aston Villa going forward. GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson
BBC News
20-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Bristol officer honoured for removing barriers to sport
A police officer from Bristol, who became disabled after surviving a hit-and-run, has been recognised for improving accessibility at a bowls Lambourne, who works for Avon and Somerset Police, was the victim of a motorbike accident while driving home from duty, in November left him with several injuries and he has had a total of 19 operations so Lambourne went on to join the Olveston and District Bowls Club, north of Bristol, where he has helped to install new accessibility aids. Mr Lambourne, who also used to coach sports, told the BBC's Extra Time programme that his life "changed completely" after the was previously right-handed and has had to adapt by learning to use his left hand, due to the resulting said it was an occupational therapist who suggested he tried bowls, which he admitted he thought was for "old people"."It was something I'd never thought of," he said."I used to play cricket, rugby, football and volleyball, but after losing all of my sports to my injuries, I went to bowls."As soon as I got on the green and started playing, I fell in love with it." Mr Lambourne became a member of the Bristol Arrow Bowling Club and did a coaching course there, before joining Olveston and District Bowls joining over a decade ago, he has helped secure more than £5,500 in grants to improve accessibility and inclusivity at the Gloucestershire he has taken on a leading role introducing a range of accessibility aids, including arm extensions, a bowls wheelchair and a special ramp to help members with mobility issues get onto the green. 'It keeps me going' Mr Lambourne has also been trying to bring more young people to the club."The perspective that bowls is an old sport is so far from the truth," he said."It's not something youngsters come across very often, so getting them involved is hard work."But this year we have five young members joining the beginners course, and hopefully they'll then tell their friends. "It looks like we're going in the right direction." Bowls England Awards, which celebrate individuals and teams within the bowls community, recognised Mr Lambourne with a Diversity & Inclusion awards event took place on the 22 about the difference playing bowls has made since his accident 27 years ago, he said without it his life would not have been the same."If it wasn't for bowls, I don't know where I would be," he said."It has certainly helped the social side and being able to be competitive again, as sports kept me going mentally and physically."
