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Agent compares Kaizer Chiefs wonderkid Mfundo Vilakazi to Jabu Mahlangu - 'He glides past defenders as if they don’t exist'

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Mfundo Vilakazi was promoted to the Kaizer Chiefs first team from the reserve side this season and has since made two <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/premier-soccer-league/yv73ms6v1995b5wny16jcfi3" target="_blank">Premier Soccer League</a> appearances and one in the Nedbank Cup.Last week he was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/mfundo-vilakazi-kaizer-chiefs-reward-wonderkid-with-senior-team-contract/blt836a2bb66019f107" target="_blank">rewarded by Amakhosi with a new long-term contract </a>expected to keep him at Naturena until 2028.Vilakazi's agent Makaab has admitted that since watching Jabu Mahlangu in action, the only player close to the retired footballer is the 18-year-old Amakhosi star.

WHAT HAPPENED?

”I had the fortune of representing Jabu Mahlangu and I never thought that I would see another player with that innate talent, that unbelievable ability on the ball until I saw Mfundo Vilakazi,” said Makaab on Gagasi FM as per <a href="https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/makaab-praises-chiefs-vilakazi-compares-him-to-jabu-mahlangu/" target="_blank">Phakaaathi.</a>“He is probably one of the most exciting young players I have seen in this country for many many years.&nbsp;"I just hope, and we [Pro&nbsp;Sport&nbsp;International] will&nbsp;obviously&nbsp;try and play our part, that he keeps his feet on the ground, but more importantly that the talent and skill&nbsp;aren’t&nbsp;coached out of him because you have got to encourage him to do what he is doing.&nbsp;"He glides past defenders as if they don’t exist.”

WHAT MAKAAB SAID

While Vilakazi has shown some promise, he appears to still have a long road to turn himself into a key player for Chiefs.Eyes are on him to see if he can establish himself as a big international player with Bafana Bafana or secure a contract with a club in one of the most competitive leagues in Europe.In recent years, Chiefs academy players promoted to the first team like Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Keletso Sifama, Happy Mashiane and Darrel Matsheke have been struggling to live up to their billing after starting out being lauded as big prospects.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

After coming on as a substitute to make a cameo role against Richards Bay last Sunday, Vilakazi will be hoping for more playing minutes when Amakhosi host SuperSport United on Saturday.Not only would he be keen on earning some game time but also to make an impact if fielded.

WHAT NEXT FOR VILAKAZI?

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Mike Makaab, the agent of Amakhosi teenage midfielder has promised to protect his player so that he will not be some lost talent.

Agent compares Kaizer Chiefs wonderkid Mfundo Vilakazi to Jabu Mahlangu - &apos;He glides past defenders as if they don’t exist&apos;

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