The preseason activities of Kaizer Chiefs are well underway, and Majdi Safi, the strength and conditioning coach of Wydad Casablanca, has joined the squad as part of an ambitious overhaul of the technical staff. This most recent addition strengthens Nasreddine Nabi’s vision, the new head coach. To revitalize the Soweto giants, the AS FAR coach is gradually putting together a group of specialists. Renowned for his contributions to Moroccan powerhouses Wydad and Raja Casablanca, Safi offers a plethora of expertise in enhancing player efficiency and well-being.He arrived in Johannesburg after Ilyes Mzoughi, the goalie coach, and Fernando da Cruz, the first assistant. The two on Monday became part of the team.
As the three players get settled at the DStv Premiership giants, Safi was in Naturena on Tuesday with the team. Due to contractual responsibilities with AS FAR, who recently won a position in the Moroccan Throne Cup final, Nabi’s arrival is still waiting, but the remainder of his technical staff is gradually coming together in Johannesburg. Later on, Khalil Ben Youssef, the second assistant, will also join the squad alongside Nabi. Another possibility for the last member of the technical team is analyst Ayman Makroud. Safi’s appointment confirms Chiefs’ dedication to player development from an all-encompassing perspective.
The players’ physical readiness to carry out Nabi’s tactical vision on the field will be greatly dependent on his strength and conditioning ability.His success in Moroccan football, where players are known for their high levels of fitness, makes him a perfect fit for the competitive South African division. The Chiefs’ fan base is looking forward to Nabi’s arrival because he is known for creating successful teams and playing appealing football.Now that the technical crew is nearly complete, attention turns to the players. They must accept the new coaching philosophies and perform well on the field.
The upcoming weeks will be very important as Amakhosi continues to get ready for the season.The pressure will be on the club’s new technical staff to rapidly set up their processes and develop a rapport with the players. Nonetheless, the Amakhosi supporters have cause for optimism over the future thanks to a blend of seasoned pros and bright young talent.
