Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder Mfundo Vilakazi has reacted to his Man of the Match performance in the Toyota Cup win adding that coach Fernando Da Cruz wants him to be the best player in the PSL this season.
Vilakazi, 21, kept the Zimbabwean side’s defence busy for most of the game and was on target in the 17th minute with the goal that made all the difference for Chiefs to lift the pre-season trophy for the first time in three editions.
Speaking on SABC Sport after the game, the South African junior international said he’s repaying the coaches for trusting him to deliver and what the goal means for him ahead of the start of the 2026/27 campaign.
“First of all, I’d like to thank God for the opportunity he gave me, also thank the coaches for fielding me because they believe in me,” said Vilakazi.
“It shows that they trust me. What I need to do is fight for them on the pitch. Coming to the goal I scored I think it was important because we won 1-0. If I hadn’t scored, I think maybe now we’d be going to extra time.
“I think this goal is going to give me confidence with the Betway Premiership starting next week. I’ll have some confidence already. I just need to continue working hard everything else will happen later.”
Obrigado also revealed the conversation he has had with new head coach Fernando Da Cruz.
“The coach told me when he arrived that he wants make me the best player in the PSL this season,” added Vilakazi.
“I should just listen to him and do what he asks, block the noise and concentrate on the field because he believes in me.”
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