Kaizer Chiefs have handed teenage sensation Mfundo Vilakazi a contract extension which will see him stay a Glamour Boy until June 2028.
Vilakazi arrived at Chiefs’ Youth Development Academy in 2021, initially playing for the under-17 team, before being promoted to the reserve team, where he shone for two seasons.
The naturally gifted 18-year-old started training with the senior squad earlier this season and was included in the team shortly afterwards, much to the delight of many Kaizer Chiefs fans.He has made the match day squad on six occasions, appearing twice from the bench, in the Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates and then in the Nedbank Cup Round of 32 match.
The Soweto-born attacking midfielder expressed his delight at signing this contract, saying: “I’m happy and excited to have a contract with a big Club like Chiefs. 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. I thank all the supporters who always push me to do better, I promise not to disappoint.
Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. expressed his excitement about this development by saying: “We are very excited to be able to conclude this contract extension. 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.
“Mfundo’s promotion is a testament to the great work in our development structures. We have built an environment that is conducive to producing talent for the senior team, which is fundamental to the ethos of Kaizer Chiefs. We have some hard-working people – from under-13 to the reserve side – who do not focus purely on winning but mainly on producing top footballers for the senior team.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kaizer Chiefs Mfundo Vilakazi: Should footballers lose their flair ?Kaizer Chiefs Mfundo Vilakazi has spoken about his transformation on the field. Should footballers lose their flair when they get to the PSL?
Read more »
Why Mfundo Vilakazi was missing for Kaizer ChiefsMfundo Vilakazi is expected to be back in action for Kaizer Chiefs when they host Stellenbosch on Tuesday night.
Read more »
Kaizer Chiefs confirm Mfundo Vilakazi’s senior team dealThe 18-year-old attacker is still settling in the Kaizer Chiefs senior team following his promotion from the development.
Read more »
Teen Sensation Mfundo Vilakazi Commits His Future to Kaizer Chiefs After Signing Senior ContractKaizer Chiefs are excited for the future after 18-year-old attacking midfielder Mfundo Vilakazi signs a new deal to keep him at the club till June 2028.
Read more »
OFFICIAL: Kaizer Chiefs youngster signs first pro contractExciting Kaizer Chiefs youngster Mfundo Vilakazi has signed his first senior contract with the Naturena giants.
Read more »
Fans react to Mfundo Vilakazi decisionFans react to Mfundo Vilakazi decision
Read more »