Chiefs teenage sensation Mfundo Vilakazi was involved in an unfortunate incident this past weekend. Photo: X
Chiefs youngster apologised after showing middle finger to opponent
Rising Chiefs star Mfundo Vilakazi is said to have apologised after showing the middle finger to SuperSport United’s Lyle Lakay.
Chiefs teenage sensation Mfundo Vilakazi was involved in an unfortunate incident this past weekend. Photo: X
This past weekend Chiefs picked up a much-needed against SuperSport United, with rising Amakhosi star Mfundo Vilakazi making yet another key appearance this season.
However, one ugly incident caught the eye of onlookers when Vilakazi flashed a zap sign at Lakay after he was on the receiving end of a rough tackle from the former Mamelodi Sundowns player.
Bafana Bafana team manager Vincent Tseka even commented on the moment, stating on X: “The sooner the young man forgets about this incident, the better. It’s good that he also managed to speak Lyle.”
Notably, though, Lakay responded to actually defend Kaizer Chiefs’ 18-year-old sensation after he had apologised.
“Bra V. It’s sorted, we spoke and he apologised,” Lakya wrote on social media. “It’s part of the game when emotions are high. He is a good kid!”
Mfundo Vilakazi arrived at Kaizer Chiefs’ Youth Development Academy in 2021, initially playing for the U17 team. He was then promoted to the reserve team, where he continued to excel and caught the eye of the senior coaches.
The 18-year-old started training with the senior squad earlier this season and was included in the team shortly afterwards, having already made the matchday squad on several occasions.
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The Soweto-born attacking midfielder expressed his delight at recently signing a senior team contract through to 2028.
“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.”
TALENT FOR THE FUTURE
Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. added: “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.”
The contract extension will see him stay at Naturena until June 2028.
