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Kaizer Chiefs caretaker coach Cavin Johnson believes that Mfundo Vilakazi still have a lot of potential to improve after showing flashes in his bench appearance against Richards Bay. Vilakazi, 18, recently signed a first-team contract with Chiefs, which will expire in June 2028. The teenage sensation was introduced in the...

Former Orlando Pirates coach and football agent, Mike Makaab has likened Kaizer Chiefs teenager Mfundo 'Obrigado' Vilakazi to Amakhosi legend Jabu Mahlangu. Vilakazi, 18, was handed his first senior contract last week and came off the bench in Chiefs' 1-0 defeat to Richards Bay. Despite the defeat, he showed glimpses of...

Kaizer Chiefs teenager Mfundo Vilakazi says he wants to help the club qualify for the CAF Champions League and South Africa reach the U20 Africa Cup of Nations. The 18-year-old has been brimming with confidence judging by what was seen at his first youth international camp, which comes as no...

Kaizer Chiefs teenager Mfundo Vilakazi says he's ready to grind to work himself into more first-team opportunities after his professional debut under interim coach Cavin Johnson. Vilakazi, 18, has enjoyed a meteoric rise from his viral performances at the Phillys Games towards the Amakhosi first team and now his first...

Kaizer Chiefs teenager Mfundo Vilakazi admits he was a bit scared ahead of his Soweto Derby debut but is looking forward to continuing his growth this season. Vilakazi, 18, has enjoyed a breakout season with his senior debut for Chiefs, first taste of the Derby at the Calabash and his...

Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson has hailed the potential of Mfundo Viakazi after the teenage midfielder made his senior professional debut on Sunday. The 18-year-old rose to prominence in December 2021 at the annual Philly’s Games before his introduction to the club's reserve team structure a year later. 'Obrigado' has...

Kaizer Chiefs teenage sensation Mfundo 'Obrigado' Vilakazi has named eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi as his football hero and revealed his goals in the beautiful game. Vilakazi, 17, is one of four young South African talents, who have joined the PUMA family - the others being Luke Baartman, Shandre...

Four of South Africa’s brightest young stars in Emile Witbooi, Mfundo Vilakazi, Luke Bartman and Shandre Campbell have all joined the PUMA South Africa football family.  The quartet will all play in the next-gen PUMA FUTURE Ultimate 7 football boot, designed for the ultimate playmakers and difference makers including Neymar...

Kaizer Chiefs caretaker coach Cavin Johnson has confirmed that Keagan Dolly and Ashley Du Preez are ready for the restart of the season, while teenage sensation Mfundo Vilakazi has made the match-day squad. Chiefs face Royal AM in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday and could make up some ground on the log...

Kaizer Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge coach Vela Khumalo has advised winger Mfundo Vilakazi that he should not lose his flair just because he is now with the senior team.   Vilakazi was promoted to the senior team towards the end of last year after some brilliant displays in the Diski...