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Nabi explains his decision not to substitute youngster Mbuthu

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Clement Mzize of Young Africans SC challenges Nkosana Mbuthu of Kaizer Chiefs during 2024 Toyota Cup match between Kaizer Chiefs and Young Africans SC on the 28 July 2024 at TOYOTA Stadium in Bloemfontein © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
  • Post published:July 29, 2024

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has explained his decision not to substitute youngster Nkosana Mbuthu despite his costly error against Young African SC.

The 18-year-old played at left back after he was named in the starting line up to face Yanga SC

However, Mbuthu made a crucial error on the stroke of half time which resulted in Yanga scoring their second goal of the game.

The Tanzanian giants went on to secure a comfortable 4-0 victory over Amakhosi at the Toyota Stadium on Sunday.

The Amakhosi mentor has since explained why he did not substitute the youngster despite his mistake.

“Mbuthu is a young player, I am sure he [will be] a big player in the future; I didn’t have a left-back and he is left-footed. It is normal, it’s a new type of friendly game for him,” the 58-year-old told SuperSport TV after the game.

“I didn’t take him out because I wanted to give him confidence. I am happy with his performance. Yes, he lost the ball before the goal but it’s normal, it’s football; but if I take him out, I kill him directly.

“It is my responsibility to protect him and to help him progress in the future.”