Kaizer Chiefs winger Faiz Abrahams is reportedly going through a difficult period, with his father expressing serious concern about his son’s wellbeing and revealing that the family has struggled to understand his recent behaviour.
The young footballer’s future at Naturena has become a talking point, but comments from his father suggest that the situation could extend beyond football-related matters.
Speaking to Kick Off, Muneer Abrahams opened up about the family’s concerns, explaining that Faiz has become increasingly withdrawn and has stopped communicating with people close to him.
Faiz Abrahams’ Father Opens Up About Family Concerns
According to Muneer, his son’s behaviour has changed significantly, with the winger spending most of his time alone and rarely interacting with family members or friends.
“It’s much deeper than that and definitely something with his wellbeing,” Muneer told Kick Off.
He explained that even Faiz’s closest friends have been unable to establish what is happening, leaving the family worried about his situation.
“He doesn’t talk to us or anyone for that matter. Even his close friends are left in the dark and don’t know what is going on with him. If he’s not visiting a friend who lives nearby, he’s locked up in his room the whole day,” he revealed.
The situation has reportedly left his parents uncertain about how best to support their son without placing additional pressure on him.
Similar Behaviour Noticed During His Time in Israel
Muneer also disclosed that the family had noticed similar changes in Faiz’s behaviour during his time in Israel.
According to his father, the winger became withdrawn during that period and gradually reduced communication with his family.
“During his time in Israel, we noticed similar behaviour. He just went into his shell. He stopped calling us the way he normally would, but we can’t say exactly what caused it,” he explained.
The family is reportedly struggling to identify the reasons behind the changes, with Muneer admitting that they do not know what steps to take.
“As parents, it’s extremely worrying. We are clueless and don’t know what to do. At the same time, we don’t want to put too much pressure on him because we don’t know how it could affect him. But naturally we’re concerned,” he added.
Father Defends Faiz’s Upbringing
Muneer also addressed possible public speculation surrounding his son’s background and upbringing.
He insisted that Faiz was raised in a supportive family environment, highlighting the values and discipline that he and his wife instilled in their children.
“People will probably have their opinions, but the reality is that Faiz comes from a good home. My wife and I raised him with good morals and values,” he said.
Acknowledging that the family lives in a challenging neighbourhood in Cape Town, Muneer argued that their circumstances should not be used to make assumptions about how his son was raised.
He also revealed that the family had reached out to Luke Baartman, popularly known as ‘Boere’, in an attempt to understand what might be happening, but he reportedly had no answers either.
Uncertainty Surrounds Abrahams’ Kaizer Chiefs Future
Faiz Abrahams’ situation has raised questions about his immediate football future at Kaizer Chiefs. However, his father’s comments suggest that the family’s primary concern is currently his wellbeing rather than his career.
For now, there is no confirmed explanation for the winger’s withdrawal, and it would be premature to speculate about the reasons behind his behaviour.
The situation highlights the importance of looking beyond football when players experience difficult personal periods. The hope will be that Faiz receives the support he needs as his family continues to navigate an understandably worrying situation.
