Kaizer Chiefs coach Cavin Johnson and player Mfundo Vilakazi were photographed during the Nedbank Cup, Last 32 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Milford FC at FNB Stadium on February 25, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Vilakazi, fresh after receiving a long-term professional contract, emerged from the bench during the game to provide a spark for his team. Johnson, pleased with the teenager’s 30-minute performance, appealed for patience from the team’s ardent fans regarding Vilakazi’s development with the team. In a statement to journalists at the event, Johnson mentioned his satisfaction with Vilakazi’s performance, emphasizing that the young player was capable of going forward as expected.
He also expressed the need to give Vilakazi more time to settle in on the field with Kaizer Chiefs and reassured that as he spends more time with the team, he will improve. Despite the team losing the game, Johnson believed that Vilakazi’s contribution showed promise and expected him to perform better as the season progresses. The coach’s comments suggested that he was optimistic about Vilakazi’s potential and believed that the player would make a positive impact on the team in the future.