Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi apologized after his team’s defeat against Sunset in Mamelodi on Saturday night.

Amakhosi were eliminated from the Carling Knockout following a 4-0 quarter-final defeat at the FNB Stadium. During the game, a Chiefs fan invaded the field and attempted to attack the match referee after Downs scored his first goal.

Nabi says Chiefs were not good against Sundowns

“I would like to apologize to our fans, because we were not good, in any way, defensively and in both fields,” Nabi said, according to Supersport.

“It was a day without chances and that is why we apologize to our fans who are disappointed by the result, but we can promise them that we are going to work harder to improve the team, to improve it. “We knew that the team was not as prepared as people thought, but this result was an accident that we believe will not happen again in the future.”

Nabi admitted that the Chiefs players simply aren’t good enough. Amakhosi have already lost twice to Masandawana this campaign.

“The players were not good enough, but the responsibility is mine. As a coach I am going to assume full responsibility for the game, because I don’t want to criticize my players in front of the media, but I will do it inside the locker room.

“Each one will assume their responsibility, but I think it is true that they were far from their best performance, because even at the beginning of the game they looked very nervous, with many failed passes, many lost balls, etc. go ahead,” he added.

Even though Nabi began his tenure with two straight wins, the Chiefs are now winless in three games. Against Sundowns, Amakhosi chased shadows and looked like a shadow of a team that won its first two league games.

“Sundowns are a very good team with a lot of experience, but we believe our players learn when they play against teams like this. Sometimes they make mistakes, but it doesn’t make sense when you play against such a big club and in such a big environment, to be afraid and try to play a game you’re not used to,” Nabi added.

“It is with these types of games, these types of performances, that young players will learn and improve. We have chosen the way to play, based on the players we have and taking advantage of their technical abilities. “They are young, but they have skills,” he continued.

“Another thing is that those young players need experienced players to help them grow, and that is an area we need to work on in the future.”

Nabi has three weeks to try to change the Chiefs’ fortunes. The Soweto giants are eighth in the Betway Premiership after four games played.

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