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The South African
a day ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Nabi and Ntwari
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper and Rwanda international number one Fiacre Ntwari does not know where he will play football next season, and we're in June. Additionally, his head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, is on a scouting mission in East Africa to watch the Tanzania Premier League. Find out what Amakhosi are considering for Ntwari and why Nabi has paused his holiday break to travel East. Nasreddine Nabi during a Kaizer Chiefs press conference in Polokwane. Image via @KaizerChiefs on X Kaizer Chiefs are expected to find and introduce at least one new goalkeeper before the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season starts. It's been nine months since the Rwandan international goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari joined Amakhosi from TS Galaxy. Despite a promising start at the beginning of last Spring, Ntwari has been out of the Kaizer Chiefs team since October 2024. According to Soccer Laduma, the club is considering cashing in on a sale that involves Ntwari. 'The club still respects Ntwari, but they are realistic about his situation,' an insider at Naturena told the outlet. Kaizer Chiefs product tipped for big things in Europe 'If a good offer comes and it makes sense for everyone involved, Kaizer Chiefs will consider letting him go, especially with the squad changes expected under the new technical direction,' the source added. In the meantime, the club's existing options are Brandon Petersen, Bruce Bvuma, and Bontle Molefe. The club was also linked with Stanley Nwabali at Chippa United and, of course, Toaster Nsabata from Zesco United in Zambia. With the club linked with a couple of top players from the Tanzanian Premier League, it is no surprise Nabi has made the trip. According to local reports, Kaizer Chiefs are interested in Denis Kibu and Mohamed Hussein of Simba SC, and of course Feisal Salum from Azam FC. During Wednesday's Tanzanian Premier League game between Simba SC and Singida, Kaizer Chiefs coach Nabi was spotted in the crowd. Reports say the Tunisian was there to watch Simba's winger Denis Kibu and his captain, Mohamed Hussein, at left-back. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
CAF
2 days ago
- Sport
- CAF
CAF concludes two-day Senior Supervisors Commanders' workshop in Nairobi ahead of CHAN
Dr. Christian Emeruwa, the Head of CAF's Safety and Security department is confident that the East African region is well on course ahead of its first ever joint major tournament, the 2024 TotalEnergies Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) set for August. Dr. Emeruwa says he is impressed with the caliber of the security workforce and the zeal to work exhibited by personnel from all the host countries, after conducting the last of three workshops for senior supervisors in Nairobi on Friday. 'In terms of personnel, what we have seen is impressive and commendable. We are happy with the people we have trained. They have been very positive and receptive in terms of the training and we are confident that we have the right people. But, we still have some way to go in terms of getting enough material for the personnel to work,' Dr Emeruwa said. He conducted the first workshop in Tanzania, culminating with practical work at the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final between Simba SC and RS Berkane in Zanzibar before heading to Uganda. He then conducted the workshop in Nairobi, bringing together 40 senior security personnel from the National Police Service as well as officials from both the Ministry of Sports and Interior Coordination. 'For us it is very important to get all the security stakeholders in a room and expose them to the CAF way of doing things. We are not here to teach them how to police the country. Football has its own security requirements and programs which are not openly available to the conventional police,' Dr Christian said. He added; 'We needed to expose them to this kind of training and also let them know what is coming to them. CHAN is the second biggest tournament in CAF; it is not just a one-off game. We have tried to show them what has happened in other countries, and for a country well connected from the borders we expect quite a lot of people coming in for this tournament.' The two-day workshop culminated in a practical session at the Nyayo National Stadium, one of the principal host stadia of the tournament. They were taken through various crowd control measures, including managing entry of spectators and manning ticket verification points. 'This was a brilliant platform for us to get rolling in terms of helping our security personnel understand how football security operations are done. It is very different from the normal day to day job of the police and there have been massive benefits from this training by CAF. Locally we have endeavored to train as many police officers as possible to ensure that we have a very safe CHAN in August,' said Austin Oduor, CAF's National Safety and Security Officer, Kenya. The 2024 TotalEnergies CHAN is scheduled for August, and this will be the first time three countries will be co-hosting the tournament specially tailor-made for locally-based players.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Nabi Tanzania meeting may have swung the deal to Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs were believed to be on the verge of missing out on yet another transfer target, Feisal 'Fei Toto' Salum, with reports suggesting that Tanzanian giants Simba SC had swooped in and were closing in on a deal. At the time, all signs pointed to Amakhosi falling short in their pursuit. However, the latest developments have reignited hope at Naturena. According to sources close to the negotiations, Salum's camp has grown increasingly unhappy with the terms proposed between his current club and CAF Confederation Cup finalists Simba SC. Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi, who previously worked with Salum during his successful stint at Yanga SC, is eager to reunite with the midfield maestro. The pair forged a strong working relationship in Tanzania, and their shared history could be the key to closing the deal. According to a reliable source quoted by The South African, 'Fei Toto and Nabi met in Tanzania and he wants to join Kaizer Chiefs.' This revelation suggests the deal is not only back on, but potentially closer than ever. Nabi personally met with Salum in Tanzania, confirming the seriousness of Chiefs' interest. It's clear the door has re-opened for the playmaker's move to South Africa. Meanwhile, reports claiming that Nabi also met with Denis Kibu have been proven false. Sources within the club's inner circle have flatly denied any such meeting took place. In fact, he might have been there for Mohamed Hussien as well, the teammate of Kibu at Simba. Following discussions with Nabi, Salum has been impressed by the Kaizer Chiefs project. With the technical team planning a strong rebuild for the upcoming season. The midfielder is said to be fully convinced and ready to commit to the Soweto giants. If all goes according to plan, Fei Toto could be donning the gold and black of Kaizer Chiefs next season. Is Feisal Salum a signing that Nabi and Kaizer Chiefs supporters want? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Two Kaizer Chiefs targets among the best in Africa
There's no question that Kaizer Chiefs are after quality players this time. Two of Amakhosi's primary targets for next season rank among the best players on the continent. Stellenbosch FC and Simba SC were among the CAF Confederation's final four teams from last season, two names familiar to the Kaizer Chiefs nation. As revealed in local media and East Africa over the past two months, Amakhosi are determined to sign Fawaaz Basadien and Denis Kibu. As announced by CAF, Stellenbosch's Basadien, who helped Stellies to the semifinals, was named the best left-back in the competition. Another Kaizer Chiefs target, Kibu, was recognised as the best right winger. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Spotted: Kaizer Chiefs coach Nabi in Africa
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has left the country on what looks like a scouting sojourn. The former Young Africans mentor is currently in East Africa. With the club linked with a couple of top players from the Tanzanian Premier League, it is no surprise Nabi has made the trip. According to local reports, Kaizer Chiefs are interested in Denis Kibu and Mohamed Hussein of Simba SC, and of course Feisal Salum from Azam FC. Denis Kibu celebrates a goal for Simba SC in Tanzania. Image: @official_kibu/X During Wednesday's Tanzanian Premier League game between Simba SC and Singida, Kaizer Chiefs coach Nabi was spotted in the crowd. Reports say the Tunisian was there to watch Simba's winger Denis Kibu and his captain Mohamed Hussein at left-back. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
