Nasreddine Nabis post-match press conference after Kaizer Chiefs lost yet another preseason game lasted a little over 15 minutes, but it was dominated by one question, which he sought to answer via a translator, then offered his broken English in an attempt at a clearer explanation.
Chiefs 2-3 penalty-shoot-out defeat against Ghanas Asante Kotoko in the annual Toyota Cup at Durbans Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday was their fifth loss in six friendlies this preseason.
To be fair to Nabi, it was largely an unmerited loss, with Amakhosi spurning a chance to win it with five minutes to go when Incio Miguel sent his penalty wide and then Pule Mmodis effort being saved when a conversion would have guaranteed victory in the shoot-out.
But as his inquisitors reminded him in that presser, Saturdays result was yet another defeat, which doesnt seem to bode well for Chiefs prospects when they kick off the new season next weekend.
Results in friendly matches do not matter, Nabi retorted, emphasising he was satisfied with his players overall showing and general interplay. Compared to last season, we have improved, though there are areas we need to work on.