After saving the day for Kaizer Chiefs, youngster Mfundo Vilakazi was singled out for praise by supporters on social media.
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Mfundo Vilakazi rose to the occasion as the hero for Kaizer Chiefs in their 1-0 win over Sekhukhune United at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The 19-year-old substitute provided the breakthrough, scoring the all-important goal just three minutes before full-time as he weaved past the defense and curled a shot into the bottom corner.
Vilakazi's winner came just moments after Babina Noko defender Vuyo Letlapa receiving a straight red card in the 84th minute, for an off-the-ball challenge on Chiefs' teenage sensation.
As expected, the skillful young talent was showered with praise from the Khosi Nation on the Twitter/X timeline, resulting in a host of fans reposting his splendid finish.
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The rise of Mfundo Vilakazi needs to be studied. It feels like yesterday seeing hum dancing with the ball at those dusty fields #MfundoVilakazi
— Pastor Daniel (@Reverend_TD) January 19, 2025
19 years old Mfundo Vilakazi steps up for Amakhosi ????? https://t.co/U3yBWd239K
— Smiling Assassin ???? (@LwandleMkh_) January 19, 2025
Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Sekhukhune United
— hello, hi. ???? (@lxsxgx_) January 19, 2025
Mfundo Vilakazi golazo ? pic.twitter.com/Wm0s49gYpP
Siyabonga bakithi we @KaizerChiefs! ?????? #Amakhosi4Life. Sibonge amajita onke especially Mfundo Vilakazi.. ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/pRseIF2aD2
— Mr.Pat Ngwenya iSlwane-samanzi ???? (@iSlwanesamanzi) January 19, 2025
Mfundo Vilakazi's goal??????
— El Capitano? (@_izodlalaiTv) January 19, 2025
Obrigado ??pic.twitter.com/n5ftEjHLPe
Mfundo "starboy" Vilakazi, what a player ???? pic.twitter.com/i9S8Q6Lfmg
— dEAR (@aey_dear) January 19, 2025
OBRIGADOoooooooooo
— NabiKePlumber ???? (@Gowjas) January 19, 2025
Mfundo Vilakazi is indeed a player for big occasions at Kaizer Chiefs pic.twitter.com/4cF101Un6q
Mfundo Vilakazi ???? #Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/i4ClfL3dy0
— ?humi (@miShumoZA_) January 19, 2025
Mfundo Vilakazi
— washu_f???? (@WashuFortune) January 19, 2025
that's the tweet ???? #Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/Ivc0a7T3FF
Mfundo Vilakazi let's motivate him. To pass - space and hit the back of the net with just this #one-touch pattern (through having helper). The more he practices, the more goals he'll score God willing pic.twitter.com/4PauEWNaVn
— Kamil (@Kamil31511172) January 19, 2025
Mfundo Vilakazi you beauty pic.twitter.com/CgnUhzV3CC
— Cozmino (@cozmino_) January 19, 2025
Good Morning to the Kaizer Chiefs fans ?? pic.twitter.com/RDnasHJmxA
— Thando (@Ta_Fitty) January 20, 2025
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Amakhosi assistant coach, Khalil Ben Youssef too charge of the side in Nasreddine Nabi's suspension and spoke highly of "Obrigado" in the post match press conference after the Babina Noko result.
Watch below:
@lusandaluthuli28 ??? "Our young players, they did very well. They performed very well. The problem is, there's a lot of pressure from the outside…" Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach, Khalil Ben Youssef praises the efforts of Wandile Duba and Mfundo Vilakazi after Amakhosi's 1-0 win over Sekhukhune. @Soccer Laduma #kaizerchiefs #amakhosi4life #fyp #BabinaNoko #PSL ? original sound - Lusanda
