Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi is being strongly linked with a sensational return to Yanga SC as pressure intensifies on current head coach Romain Folz. Reports suggest that the club’s hierarchy is considering a change just four games into the new season, with Nabi emerging as the leading candidate to take charge once again.
Nabi, who recently parted ways with Kaizer Chiefs in South Africa, is currently unattached and reportedly open to a return to familiar territory. The 60-year-old coach is believed to have held informal discussions with Yanga officials during a recent visit to Dar es Salaam, where he claimed to be on “private business.”
Folz’s future has come under scrutiny after a series of unconvincing performances despite an unbeaten start. The Frenchman has overseen four matches so far — two in the Tanzanian Premier League and two in the CAF Champions League preliminary round — winning three and drawing one. However, a goalless draw against Mbeya City last weekend sparked criticism from fans and management alike, who are reportedly unhappy with the team’s playing style and lack of attacking fluidity.
Nabi’s potential return is seen as a move to restore stability and reenergize the squad. During his previous stint at Yanga between 2021 and 2023, he guided the club to unprecedented success, winning four trophies, including back-to-back league titles, and leading them to their first-ever CAF Confederation Cup final. His tactical discipline, motivational approach, and ability to get the best out of his players made him a fan favorite and a respected figure within Tanzanian football circles.
Following his departure from Yanga, Nabi joined Kaizer Chiefs, where he achieved notable success by securing the Nedbank Cup, ending the South African club’s 10-year trophy drought. Despite a solid start to his second season, he left the club by mutual consent last month after a run of mixed results.
Should Nabi make his highly anticipated return to Yanga, it would mark one of the biggest coaching stories in African football this season. Fans are hopeful that his experience and familiarity with the club could once again bring silverware and restore Yanga’s dominance both domestically and in continental competitions.
