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Kaizer Chiefs starlet Mfundo Vilakazi reveals how Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro influenced his sparkling Carling All Stars performance

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The 18-year-old midfielder from Kaizer Chiefs' development squad netted the first goal in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/kaizer-chiefs-trio-khune-vilakazi-and-du-preez-shine-as-all-stars-clinch-carling-black-label-cup-after-stellenbosch-fc-win/blt5d4030cb8b9a14f8" target="_blank">All Stars' 2-1 victory over Carling Knockout Cup champions Stellenbosch</a> on Saturday, January 6.Vilakazi's ascent to stardom persists, highlighted by his recent training with the first team ahead of their Premier Soccer League match against Richards Bay — a preparation that served him well for the subsequent cup encounter. Given the chance to share the field with PSL stars, Vilakazi attributes his performance on the day to the influence of Carling All Stars and Orlando Pirates coach Riveiro, who played a role in bringing out his best.

WHAT HAPPENED?

“I made people proud just like I do in the MDC, I was able to make them proud at a higher level,” Vilakazi told SABC Sport after the match. “The coach told me to not be scared when I have the ball, to keep it and do my thing, pass and not be scared and just play like how I do in the MDC.“I was so happy when I scored and it helped me settle in the game but that’s what I do, it’s small waters."

WHAT VILAKAZI SAID?

Vilakazi continued to share more about his time with the team and expressed his aspirations to secure a spot in Chiefs' senior side, “When we arrived in camp on Wednesday we spent time together with the guys. We’d sit together when we got some free time and ask questions how is it like at other clubs like Pirates and that built a good relationship between us as players, especially Jabulani Mokone who I shared a room with.“We talked about how people have faith in us and how we need to repay that and we were able to do that today (Saturday).“My hope for 2024 is to make my senior [team] debut,” he concluded.

AND WHAT MORE?

Having gained valuable experience playing with the All Stars team, Vilakazi will be eager to dedicate himself to enhancing his skills, aiming to capture the attention of Chiefs' technical staff and fulfill his dream of playing for the first team.Furthermore, the upcoming DStv Diski Challenge, resuming action on Saturday, January 13, provides him with the opportunity to continue showcasing his potential.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Kaizer Chiefs starlet Mfundo Vilakazi reveals how Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro influenced his sparkling Carling All Stars performance | Goal.com South Africa

Chiefs&apos; rising star Mfundo Vilakazi credits Bucs coach Jose Riveiro for instilling confidence to showcase his skills for the Carling All Stars team.