Kaizer Chiefs court Mfundo Vilakazi with five-year deal

Kaizer Chiefs are believed to have moved swiftly to secure Mfundo Vilakazi’s long-term future at the club. 

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Vilakazi is a name the Chiefs faithful have been calling for, hoping to see him making his senior debut. 

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The prospects of that happening seemed closer as Vilakazi was first pictured training with the Chiefs first team during pre-season. That sparked a lot of excitement from the club’s fans, believing he would get his opportunity in the current season. He was again! Pictured in training, raising hopes that he could feature in their game against Richards Bay FC. 

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That did not happen for Vilakazi, however, with the 17-year-old still awaiting his big break at Chiefs. But the signs are there to suggest that he cannot be too far off that now. The player has found himself solely with the senior side since the turn of the year. The latest indication is that, he will no longer return to the DStv Diski Challenge side. In fact, according to Soccer-Laduma, the player is set to be rewarded with a new five-year deal. 

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MFUNDO VILAKAZI GETS NEW FIVE-YEAR DEAL AT KAIZER CHIEFS?

“The club (Chiefs) thought it was wise to give him (Vilakazi) a long term contract and that’s why they have given him Five years. Apparently this is to make sure that the young players feel at home and they believe that the club wants them to be part of the team for the longest term (possible). They also want the youngsters to understand the culture of the team while at the same time help the team in its quest to return to their glory days. The deal is as good as done as we speak and it’s for Five years,” said  a source speaking to the publication. 

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That would be welcome news for Chiefs fans, who will get a sense there’s a plan for Vilakazi. With that latest update, it is likely that the teenager will finally make his debut this season.