Kaizer Chiefs wonderkid Mfundo Vilakazi’s old photos have set social media abuzz. The now-viral photos have gained thousands of comments and reactions since they dropped on the internet.
Old photos of Vilakazi with his childhood coach Skhumbuzo, best known as Zola 7, went viral against his recent visit to the gaffer.
WAS MFUNDO VILAKAZI A GOALKEEPER BEFORE MIDFIELD STARDOM?
Rumour mill has it that he recently visited his childhood coach, whom he gifted a Kaizer Chiefs home jersey.
The photos were first shared on Facebook by the popular football blog Mzansi Football, which shared a series of photos of Mfundo Vilakazi with his childhood coach.
Mfundo Vilakazi
Kaizer Chiefs wonderkid Mfundo Vilakazi with Zola 7. Image: Facebook @Mzansi Football
Mzansi Football posted, “Coach Skhumbuzo aka Zola 7 with Mfundo Vilakazi (Goalkeeper) during their days at Zola Seven Stars. The kid hasn’t forgotten where he comes from.”
Mzansi has undoubtedly been trying to determine when the photos were taken. However, the blog shared many old photos of the now-famous star sensation.
He wore a goalkeeper’s jersey in one of the now-viral photos. The now-viral photos have since left many convinced fans that he was a goalkeeper before stardom.
Mfundo Vilakazi
Kaizer Chiefs wonderkid Mfundo Vilakazi with Zola 7. Image: Facebook @Mzansi Football
However, against the now-viral photos, the rumour mill established that he was a goalkeeper during his career’s early years before switching the floor to a winger.
CAREER
Mfundo Vilakazi reportedly started his youth career with Zola Seven Stars under Coach Skhumbuzo, affectionately known as Zola 7.
However, little is known about whether the star played for another youth team before settling at Kaizer Chiefs Youth Academy. Mfundo Vilakazi had his shot to fame in 2023; the rest was history.
After being promoted from the Kaizer Chiefs reserve team, Mfundo made his professional debut in February 2024.
In March, he made his second first-team appearance in a Premier Soccer League tie, the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates.
LONG-TERM CONTRACT
After his two first-team appearances, the 18-year-old was tied down by Kaizer Chiefs with a long-term deal. Mfundo Vilakazi’s contract will see him at Kaizer Chiefs until June 2028.
Mfundo Vilakazi has since wowed Kaizer Chiefs fans with his moments of brilliance this season.
Despite his excellent start, Kaizer Chiefs’ poster boy will miss a string of games after being included in the Cosafa U20 Championships squad.
WILL NABI GIVE VILAKAZI ENOUGH GAME TIME THIS SEASON?