Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has issued a message to the club's supporters following a disappointing 1-0 Betway Premiership defeat to SuperSport United on Saturday.
The Naturena-based side suffered their second defeat of the league campaign when they fell 1-0 to Matsatsantsa at New Peter Mokaba Stadium.
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Despite overwhelmingly dominating ball possession in the encounter, it was Tashreeq Morris' goal on the stroke of half-time that decided the tie.
The result was a disappointing one for the Khosi Nation, who hoped their side would finally be considered challengers for the league title.
Speaking to media after the match, Nabi pleaded with the fans to exercise patience.
"The message to Kaizer Chiefs fans is that we are the first ones to truly understand the importance of Kaizer Chiefs fans, because there is no Kaizer Chiefs without the fans.
"Today, we deeply regret not giving them the three points. That being said, it's a project that we are putting in place.
"Last week, after we won the game scoring four goals, everyone was so happy. We said that the project is beginning and when it begins, it's going to be like this. It's in courses and it's not linear.
"It is through those moments that we want to tell them that we need their support. We need your support through the difficult moments because if they are really Kaizer Chiefs fans, they need to be fans in the good moments and the bad moments.
"But what we promise them is that nobody is going to relax or sleep until this team gets what they deserve," said Nabi.
Amakhosi will not have much time to drown in their sorrows as they are set to return to action on Wednesday when they take on Magesi FC, and the former Young Africans coach believes it could be the perfect opportunity for redemption.
"And another message to the fans is that the players know that they didn't deliver what the fans were expecting, but in two days, we start again. We need the fans not to criticise the players. Not to put the players down. We need the fans to encourage the players.
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"This is a league, it's like a marathon. The league doesn't finish today. Today was the sixth game, which means there are still 24 matches to play.
"That is a lot of points to play for and Wednesday is a very important game. We need everyone to push the players as well and they will show their appreciation," explained Nabi.
Kick off at Peter Mokaba Stadium is at 19:30.