Kaizer Chiefs Fans Told Why Mfundo Vilakazi Is Not Starting Under Nasreddine Nabi

• Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mfundo Vilakazi has been relegated to the bench for most of Amakhosi's matches this season
• The Glamour Boys supporters have called on Nasreddine Nabi to give the South African youth international more opportunities in the team this season
• A former Kaizer Chiefs star has explained why the 19-year-old is not starting games under the Tunisian tactician since the beginning of this campaign

In response to fans’ calls for Mfundo Vilakazi to be in the starting lineup, former winger Junior Khanye has offered insights into why the 19-year-old is not starting this season under Nasreddine Nabi.

Vilakazi started some games for Kaizer Chiefs last season and was impressive in some of them. The youngster's performance for Amakhosi earned him a place in Amajita's squad that won the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt earlier this year.

Since the start of this season, the South African youth international has not started a game. He came off the bench against Lamontville Golden Arrows to create the chance that led to Flavio Silva's debut goal for Kaizer Chiefs.

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Khanye explains Vilakazi is used as an impact player

Khanye gave a detailed analysis of the reason Nabi still prefers to use Obrigado as an impact player.

He expressed concern over Vilakazi’s lack of game intelligence and positional awareness, questioning whether he received the right guidance during his developmental years at the Chiefs academy.

"In my view, Mfundo is the most talented youngster at Chiefs," Khanye shared on his YouTube channel.

"But the way he's being developed is why we mostly see him used as an impact player off the bench."

"Personally, I'm not a fan of Coach Nabi. I don’t think he appreciates skilful players. Just look at how Gaston Sirino often starts out wide; it raises questions."

Khanye also went further to highlight some of the attributes of Vilakazi and hopes his development can be handled properly to end like Relebohile Mofokeng.

"Mfundo is incredibly gifted, but he still needs to learn about positioning. Football isn't just about doing whatever you want with the ball," he continued.

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"Sometimes he tends to showboat, and that’s where proper coaching is essential. If his development had been handled correctly, I believe he'd be getting national team call-ups, just like players such as Rele."

Vilakazi's cameo appearance against Golden Arrows could convince Nabi to put him in more games this season, as Kaizer Chiefs are involved in several competitions this season.

The PSL side would be taking part in the CAF Confederations Cup, Carling Knockout, and would also hope to successfully defend their Nedbank Cup title this season.

Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star joins Kaizer Chiefs this summer

Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of an ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star this summer.

The South African international failed to earn a contract renewal with the Betway Premiership champions and decided to return to Amakhosi.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News