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Unknown Kaizer Chiefs star heading to AFCON?

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A relatively unknown Kaizer Chiefs star could be heading to AFCON with Lesotho and is facing Bafana Bafana in a pre-tournament friendly.

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KAIZER CHIEFS STAR CALLED UP BY LESOTHO

According to Football Stage, Amakhosi’s U19 midfield star Tumelo Shai is now part of the Lesotho senior national team. The Crocodiles will face both Mozambique and Bafana Bafana in back-to-back friendlies before the two sides head to Cote D’Ivoire to face the continent’s finest at AFCON 2023. Shai represented Wits Juniors before linking up with the Chiefs development setup and now he could be on the verge of a senior breakthrough with his country.

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OBRIGADO IS HEADING FOR THE TOP

Meanwhile, another talented Amakhosi prospect is making big waves. 18-year-old Mfundo Vilakazi scored a fourth-minute free kick as the Carling All Stars beat Stellenbosch FC 2-1 to enhance his burgeoning reputation. Vilakazi, an exciting young winger with plenty of tricks and flamboyance, is being tipped for promotion to the first team.

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Kaizer Chiefs Obrigado Mfundo Vilakazi
Say Ola to ‘Obrigado!’ Kaizer Chiefs have invited Mfundo Vilakazi and five other DStv Diski Challenge stars to train with a chance for each player to earn promotion to the first team. Image: Citizen

Meanwhile, hit up James Freemantle for more insights, analysis and love for the beautiful game.

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