Nabi claims nerves a factor in defeat

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasred-dine Nabi (right) claimed nerves played a role as Amakhosi slumped to a 2-0 Betway Premiership loss to Richards Bay on Sunday at the King Zwelithini Stadium.

- Jonty Mark

The loss was a miserable way for Amakhosi to go into the international break, and was the ninth defeat Nabi's side have suffered in the Premiership this season.

Amakhosi have made it into the Nedbank Cup semifinals, but their league form leaves them in danger of missing out on a place in the MTN8 for the second season in a row.

Chiefs had a few opportunities in the opening half, with striker Ashley Du Preez guilty of missing the best of those. He placed a free header far too close to Richards Bay goalkeeper Salim Magoola.