Orlando Pirates' Maswanganyi comforts teary Vilakazi after heavy Kaizer Chiefs loss - 'Don't stress'

With Kaizer Chiefs trailing 3-0 against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout fixture, Mfundo Vilakazi was introduced in place of Wandile Duba.

However, the youngster endured a torrid time the same as his teammates, especially after Inacio Miguel's sending-off.

The Soweto Giants ended up falling 4-0 and the dejected Chiefs players, including Vilakazi, strolled back to the changing room.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi was happy with coach Nasreddine Nabi who gave the youngsters a chance despite heavy criticism on social media from a section of fans who felt the youngsters let the team down.

Respected agent Mike Makaab has defended the youngsters, insisting it was the senior players who did not do their work effectively.

One of the players who has publicly shown support for Vilakazi is Orlando Pirates midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi.

"Kuzolunga njayam khululeka," Maswanganyi posted on his Instagram status which is loosely translated "It is going to be fine my brother, don’t stress."

"I love this young man, his passion and desire to do his best for Chiefs is exceptional. He will be fine. My message last night to him was that we learn more from our suffering than we can ever learn from our successes. His talent combined with his determination will take him to the very top," Mike Makaab defended his client on X.

Amakhosi have several youngsters in the team who will be relied on in the next matches hoping to deliver.

The Glamour Boys are now out of the Carling Knockout and have been inconsistent in the Premier Soccer League and will be hoping to have a decent run in the Nedbank Cup.