Faiz Abrahams: Kaizer Chiefs New Signing Warned About Lifestyle Pitfalls After Joining Amakhosi
- Cape Town Spurs CEO Alexi Efstathiou spoke out about Faiz Abrahams joining Kaizer Chiefs on loan from Stellenbosch FC
- Abrahams made his debut for Amakhosi in a 2-2 PSL draw against Stellenbosch, with Chiefs also signing four other new players
- Efstathiou warned the 21-year-old winger that discipline off the pitch will determine whether he thrives at one of South Africa's biggest clubs
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Cape Town Spurs CEO Alexi Efstathiou has issued a personal warning to winger Faiz Abrahams, urging the 21-year-old to guard against the lifestyle temptations that have derailed other Cape Town players who made the jump to top-flight clubs.
Abrahams joined Kaizer Chiefs on loan from Stellenbosch FC as part of a broader recruitment drive ahead of the 2026/27 Premier Soccer League campaign. The Soweto giants also brought in Thabo Moloisane from Stellenbosch, Renaldo Leaner, Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko from Azam FC, and Langelihle Phili from Stellenbosch FC. Abrahams and Phili were targeted specifically to bolster the wide attacking positions left vulnerable following the departure of Glody Lilepo, who made a significant impact during the 2025/26 season.
Abrahams made his Amakhosi debut in midweek, coming on as Chiefs played out a 2-2 draw away to Stellenbosch in a PSL fixture.
**Spurs CEO Backs Abrahams' Potential**
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Efstathiou, speaking to KickOff, credited the club's development structures for producing Abrahams, noting that the winger arrived at Spurs at a young age and showed the right attitude throughout his time there.
"All these boys are our boys; they start here. Like most of them, Faiz Abrahams came here young," Efstathiou said. "We're scouting these boys from a young age and developing them into what you see. He obviously had potential, and we worked on it. He was disciplined and hungry to do well to a large extent."
The CEO added that Cape Town players with proper support systems should have little difficulty adapting to bigger environments. "Faiz now, at Kaizer Chiefs, where there are many Cape Town boys, will benefit a lot," he said.
**Efstathiou Cautions Against Complacency**
Despite his confidence in Abrahams' ability, Efstathiou was candid about the risks that come with a high-profile move.
"In the past, some Cape Town boys struggled, and some didn't. It also depends on the lifestyle they live. If they remain disciplined, there should be no problem. But if they start drinking, clubbing, and spending money on nonsense, then it will affect their game," he said.
"Faiz, he must stay humble and keep his feet on the ground now that he is playing at one of the big clubs. He must never think he is a finished product. He must keep working all the time."
Efstathiou also highlighted the broader contribution Spurs has made to South African football, claiming at least 35 of the club's former players are currently active in the PSL. "We've always been the university of football, but people just don't want to accept it," he concluded.
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