If there was a trophy for mocking your fiercest rival’s struggles, Orlando Pirates would already have it wrapped up this season. The Buccaneers have seized the moment, capitalising on Kaizer Chiefs’ latest drama with coach Nasreddine Nabi to land a cheeky blow on social media.
While Chiefs have not officially confirmed Nabi’s exit, the club has admitted that their coach is not currently with the squad. The silence has only fueled speculation that the Tunisian mentor’s short-lived spell at Naturena is already over. For fans, rivals, and neutrals alike, the uncertainty at Chiefs has become the talk of the Betway Premiership.
The Orlando Pirates’ Viral Video
Sensing an opportunity, Pirates released a video over the weekend that left little to the imagination.
In the clip, a man bearing a strong resemblance to Nabi complete with his trademark peak cap, dark sunglasses, and Chiefs-coloured tracksuit waits at a bus stop. A black SUV pulls up, and the driver casually asks: “Where are we going?”
Without lifting his head, the passenger responds in an accent mimicking Nabi: “To the airport, please.”
As the SUV drives off, the camera lingers on a rather crude detail a set of dangling ornaments under the bumper, which many interpreted as a bold final jab.
Rivalry at Its Finest
The message is clear: Pirates are enjoying every second of their Soweto rivals’ turbulence. In the cauldron of South African football’s fiercest rivalry, such banter is nothing new and, truth be told, it’s part of what makes the derby so special.
Pirates’ video is brazen, even borderline mischievous, but at its core, it’s harmless fun. In fact, credit must be given to the Buccaneers’ media team for their sharp timing and willingness to strike while the iron is hot.
Why It’s Fair Game
Football rivalries thrive on these moments. Just as Chiefs fans have relished Pirates’ missteps in the past, the tables have turned, and it’s now Pirates’ chance to laugh. The playful jibes, memes, and videos are extensions of the passion that fuels Soweto derbies where bragging rights mean as much as points on the table.
At the end of the day, Nabi’s uncertain future is Chiefs’ real headache. Pirates are merely doing what rivals do best: enjoying the chaos from across town.
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