Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jnr and Mfundo Vilakazi react to the latter signing a new deal with the club.
The youngster has been part of the club’s senior team after writing his matrix exams back in November 2023 and was poised to follow in the footsteps of fellow development graduates like Mduduzi Shabalala and Samkelo Zwane.
First Team Appearances and Contract Details
He has already featured for the first team two times this season while making the match day squad six times.
The youngster has signed a three-year deal and will stay at Naturena until the year 2028.
Mfundo Vilakazi: Reaction to the New Contract
Vilakazi expressed his delight to have signed the deal through the club’s website.
“I am happy and excited to have a contract with a big club like Chiefs. It has been my dream from a young age to play for the senior team and represent Kaizer Chiefs,” the youngster said.
Commitment to 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 to not disappoint.”
Player Updates: Vilakazi Handed Senior Team Contract
Kaizer Chiefs have handed teenage sensation, Mfundo Vilakazi, a contract extension that will see him stay at Naturena until June 2028.
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Management Celebrates Mfundo Vilakazi
Meanwhile, the club’s Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jnr also expressed his excitement.
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“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.”
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