It is with great sadness that Kaizer Chiefs received news of the tragic passing of goalkeeping coach, Ilyes Mzoughi’s mother, Hasna Mansour on Thursday, and immediately granted him a leave of absence on compassionate grounds to return to his homeland to attend to the bereavement.

As one of our own, the entire Kaizer Chiefs Family feels strong empathy and stands in solidarity with Ilyes and his loved ones.

Executive Chairman, Dr. Kaizer Motaung expressed his compassion with Mzoughi, telling www.kaizerchiefs.com, “I am really sorry to learn of the passing of Ilyes’ mother and on behalf of Kaizer Chiefs family I wish to extend my deep, sincere condolences to Ilyes and his family during this time of bereavement.”

The thoughts and prayers of management, technical team, players and staff are with the Mzoughi family right now, as we wish them the strength to endure the grief of losing a beloved close relative.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.