Kaizer Chiefs Family would like to send heartfelt condolences to Abia Nale, his family, friends and relatives following the passing away of his father Elia Soai Nale on Wednesday, 08 August 2012.

The soft spoken midfielder revealed on Friday that his father (52) died of cardiac failure at Naledi Nkanyezi Private Hospital.

Amakhosi are deeply saddened by the loss and we keep the Nale family on our thoughts and prayers. Details for the funeral will be communicated in due course.

The player has been granted compassionate leave and will miss the trip to Durban for the league opener against AmaZulu.