Kaizer Chiefs coach sings youngster's praises after critical strike against Sekhukhune United - 'Amakhosi need a player like Mfundo Vilakazi'

Kaizer Chiefs were desperate for maximum points when they hosted Sekhukhune United on Sunday in the Premier Soccer League.

A late goal by youngster Mfundo Vilakazi was enough to give the Glamour Boys maximum points.

Khalil Ben Youssef, who was in charge of the team after Nasreddine Nabi's suspension, has now lauded the attacker for his contribution.

"In the first half, we made a lot of opportunities, we were unlucky. In the second half we sent a message, because, in every game in the second half, we take a lot of risks. But in this game, we decided [not to] if we don't score, we don't lose," the tactician stated.

"As we said, we need a player like Vilakazi to get this opportunity to score for us, congratulations to the fans and maybe they will forgive us about the last loss against Golden Arrows.

"In this game, the players gave us solutions, and Vilakazi gave us the three points," Ben Youssef concluded.

Vilakazi has the potential to be one of Kaizer Chiefs' star players for the longest time possible.

He has the talent and ability to go to even greater heights.

In the 13 appearances made, most from the bench, the youngster has scored two goals and provided an assist.

On Sunday, Kaizer Chiefs play Free Agents FC in the Nedbank Cup's Round of 32.

Vilakazi might be given a chance to start the game which will be a massive opportunity to further stake his claim for more game time.