Vilakazi delves into the battles of emerging stars in the Soweto Derby

The Chiefs camp is more reliant on the youthful talent of Mdu Shabalala, Vilakazi and Wandile Duba these days and they are likely to start this afternoon, but on the Pirates side, there’s also Simphiwe Masilela, Mpho “Phopho” Padime, Simphiwe Selepe, and Cemran Dansin. 

There’s been some debate about Vilakazi’s position, but he truly revels in the no.10 position. The 20-year-old says his biggest priority this season is also to improve his numbers.

READ: Flick backs Yamal to bounce back for Barcelona after Ballon d'Or disappointment

Chiefs haven’t beaten Pirates in the league since 2023, and this is something Vilakazi and the other young players in the team are yearning to change.

The midweek win that Chiefs achieved, beating TS Galaxy 3-0 in the Carling Knockout, seems to have brought some confidence back to the team. It was in this game that Duba scored a hat-trick and Vilakazi says his teammate’s fighting spirit is what makes him dangerous ahead of one of the world’s biggest derbies...