Mfundo Vilakazi’s official senior debut was one of the few positives to emerge from Kaizer Chiefs’ shock early exit from the Nedbank Cup. Image via Instagram @mfundo_vilakazi_12
Kaizer Chiefs rumours: Obrigado Vilakazi handed an unusual jersey number
Kaizer Chiefs have promoted fan-favourite Obrigado Vilakazi to the senior side. He’s been spotted wearing an unconventional jersey number.
Mfundo Vilakazi’s official senior debut was one of the few positives to emerge from Kaizer Chiefs’ shock early exit from the Nedbank Cup. Image via Instagram @mfundo_vilakazi_12
Kaizer Chiefs have promoted fan-favourite Obrigado Vilakazi to the first team. Has he also got an official squad number?
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New star, new number?
Mfundo Vilakazi can be seen here donning the number 5 on his training shorts. It’s not often you see a flamboyant winger wearing that particular number, but perhaps the 18-year-old is ready to break that particular mould. The number was previously worn by attacking midfielder Kamohelo Mahlatsi.
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Obrigado Vilakazi is part of the furniture at Kaizer Chiefs
After impressing in the Carling All-Stars match against Stellenbosch, 18-year-old Mfundo Vilakazi has been in the news for all the right reasons. Reports emerged that he was on the brink of a first-team promotion, and that news was confirmed by Amakhosi’s DStv Diski Challenge coach, Vela Khumalo, as reported by Unplayable. “Obrigado” is known for his flamboyance and showboating off both flanks of the attack. His goal in the aforementioned All-Stars game also showed off his mastery from dead-ball situations. Donay Jansen, cousin of club legend Bernard Parker, was also spotted in training and the wide attacker is on the brink of making his senior bow. He has been prolific at DStv Diski Challenge level.
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