First on the line is Vaal born midfielder, Abia Nale.

Firsts….

The first jersey number…


Abia Nale: It was no. 16 at Fedentia Rangers.

First boots…


Abia Nale: It was Puma Mexico back in 1996.

The first pay check…


Abia Nale: It was R600 in December 2003. I was playing for Orlando Pirates development. I gave my mum half of the money for her to buy stuff for Xmas and I took the rest.

The first kiss…


Abia Nale: No. (Smiling)

The first car…


Abia Nale: Polo Playa

Ifs….


If you would invite four people for dinner in your house who would it be?


Abia Nale: It will be former President, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, our Executive Chairman Kaizer Motaung, Head Coach Vladimir Vermezovic and Football Manager Bobby Motaung.

If you were not a footballer what would you be doing?


Abia Nale: Maybe I would be a Bishop somewhere. (Laughing)

If you would be given an opportunity to sign two players for Chiefs who would you go for?


Abia Nale: Mhmmm, Christiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

General

What do you get up to on your spare time?


Abia Nale: I go home in the Vaal to spend time with my parents; my father Elia (49) and mother, Thembi (43). I also spend lot of time with my sister, Ntswaki (19) and my brother, Thapelo (8).

If I have a free weekend we all go to church together.

Where is your favourite holiday destination?


Abia Nale: Durban. I like the beaches there.

What is your favourite movie?


Abia Nale: Coach Carter by Samuel L Jackson.

What is playing on your car right now?


Abia Nale: Its Gospel music all the way for me. I am currently playing Sifiso, ‘Kulungile baba’

Who is the best dresser at Chiefs?


Abia Nale: Jimmy Tau

Who is your funniest teammate?


Abia Nale: ‘Domza’ (Dominic Isaacs)

Where is your favourite hangout?


Abia Nale: My house. I like to spend time indoors with my girlfriend.

What three things people do not know about Abia Nale?


Abia Nale: I am very quiet; I also hardly hang out with friends and like my space. Lastly, I love going to church.