Head coach Cavin Johnson has revealed his wish for Kaizer Chiefs’ rising star Mfundo Vilakazi following the teenager’s impressive debut.
Chiefs were embarrassingly dumped out of the Nedbank Cup by Motsepe Foundation Championship side Milford last Sunday.
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One silver lining from that defeat was a very lively debut of Vilakazi, who was brought on as a second half substitute and even almost got his name on the score sheet.
Speaking at the club’s media open day on Thursday, Johnson urged the 18-year-old to remain focused.
"Look, the young man himself is a level-headed man, for an 18-year-old he’s grounded. I think it’s because of where he comes from and what he has seen with other players within the team.
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"Let’s pray that, as long as I am here and as long as he’s here, he will be able to keep his feet on the ground and is able to display what he does best, and that is football. Not Louis Vuitton or Gucci."
Up next for Chiefs is the original Soweto Derby against Moroka Swallows to be played at FNB Stadium. Kick-off is at 17:45.
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