Chiefs’ youngsters spark revival as Shabalala and Vilakazi shine

THE Kaizer Chiefs train is slowly but surely moving. The club has its return on capital investment - the youngsters, particularly Mduduzi Shabalala and Mfundo Vilakazi - to thank.

- MIHLALI BALEKA.

KAIZER Chiefs Mduduzi Shabalala and Mfundo Vilakazi expected to continue spreading good vibes at the club after their recent exploits national teams.

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Shabalala and Vilakazi were on song when Chiefs thrashed newcomers Orbit College 4-1 at FNB Stadium in a league match on Tuesday night. Shabalala scored a brace and assisted Vilakazi's third goal and Flavio Silva's late strike.

Chiefs not only drew level with champions and then-log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns on 22 points after the game - despite trailing on goal difference - but they also eased the pressure on the team and co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef.

The duo had come under heavy scrutiny after the club decided to retain them as co-coaches following the sacking of their superior, Nasreddine Nabi, who had originally brought them in as his assistants.

Their campaign initially faltered as they endured a winless streak in the league and were eliminated from the Carling Knockout by Stellenbosch away from home.