Kaizer Chiefs FC is currently 1st in the Premier Soccer League with 3 points from 1 game, having won their opening match and conceded only 1 goal. The team has scored 3 goals this season, with a +2 goal difference. However, behind the scenes, financial friction has grown between Fernando da Cruz and Nasreddine Nabi, the team's technical staff. Da Cruz, who was initially appointed as assistant coach to Nabi, left the team before the start of the 2024/25 season due to alleged financial disagreements over his package. The Frenchman was reportedly due to receive a significant portion of the technical team's package, but the breakdown in their relationship has led to a major setback for the team. Nabi, who was the head coach at the time, had brought Da Cruz and Khalil Ben Youssef as his assistants, but the latter left the team after the financial disagreements. The issues between Nabi and Da Cruz have also affected the team's performance, with Da Cruz keeping his distance from Nabi. The team has since brought in a new technical team, led by Mahmoud Abbas as assistant coach, Sorin Olivier as goalkeeper coach, and Julien Le Heran as the strength and fitness head. The team's management has confirmed that Ben Youssef and Kaze will not be retained, and the team is now focused on rebuilding its technical staff. The financial disagreements between Nabi and Da Cruz have raised concerns about the team's financial management and the impact on the team's performance. As the team looks to rebuild, it remains to be seen how the financial friction will affect their chances of success in the Premier Soccer League.