‘I promise not to disappoint’ … Kaizer Chiefs teen sensation Mfundo Vilakazi signs senior contract
Kaizer Chiefs announced on Wednesday that they’ve handed teen sensation Mfundo Vilakazi a new contract that will see him stay with the club until at least 2028.
This comes after the 18-year — who impressed for the club’s junior teams — made his senior debut recently. He came off the bench in last month’s Soweto derby thriller against Orlando Pirates, and also featured in a Nedbank Cup clash.
Speaking to the club’s website after signing his new deal, the Soweto-born Vilakazi expressed his delight.
“It has always been my dream from a young age to play for the senior team and represent Kaizer Chiefs. I am looking forward to contributing to the Club and paying back the management for believing in my talent,” said the teenager.
“I thank all the supporters who always push me to do better, I promise not to disappoint.”
The club’s Sporting director, Kaizer Motaung Jr, said he was looking forward to seeing the younster develop and that his promotion to the first team was a “testament to the great work” being done with young players.
“Mfundo is an exceptional talent and we are looking forward to seeing him showcase his God-given technical ability with the senior team for many years to come. It’s now all about the hard work for the young man and we know he will do his best,“ said Motaung Jr.
“We have built an environment that is conducive to producing talent for the senior team, which is fundamental to the ethos of Kaizer Chiefs,” said Motaung Jr.
AFP
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