Say Ola to ‘Obrigado’! Image: Citizen
Say ‘Ola’ to the latest Kaizer Chiefs first-team star
Kaizer Chiefs fans are looking forward to when Mfundo ‘Obrigado’ Vilakazi makes his much-awaited debut in the senior side.
Say Ola to ‘Obrigado’! Image: Citizen
Mfundo ‘Obrigado’ Vilakazi might get a crack at the Kaizer Chiefs first team very soon.
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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 of dead-ball situations.
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