iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has likened Kaizer Chiefs youngster Mfundo Vilakazi’s rise in the game to Thembinkosi Lorch and Themba Zwane saying the youngster will peak in his mid-20s.
Vilakazi was instrumental when Chiefs defeated AS Simba 3-1 in the 2nd leg second preliminary CAF Confederation Cup 3-1 victory in Dobsonville on Sunday with two assists which also saw Amakhosi qualify for the group stage of the tournament.
Khanye applauded the South African junior international for his performance in the game and his technical ability however added that the 19-year-old is still going to peak which is also dependent on the coaches trusting him, playing him in his best position and selecting the youngster consistently.
“Mfundo is going to be like Lorch and Themba Zwane and will perform and start peaking at the age of 25 in my opinion,” said Khanye on iDiski TV.
“When you have natural talent and haven’t been properly developed you do well against your peers. There is pressure in the U20 and U23 teams but it’s different at club level where you need consistency.
“He can become a star player but that will depend on the coach if the coach believes in him and trusts him. And the way they are playing him as a winger is demanding, and he struggles with one vs one situations. Taking someone on you have to decide early and you have to be convincing and Mfundo is not that person, he wants to pass because he’s technically good.
“I think he will mature when he reaches 24 years. I’m not sure if they will be patient with him and it will also depend on coach keeping him and playing him consistently.”
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