Kaizer Chiefs' teenage sensation, Mfundo Vilakazi, highlighted why it's important for him to remain humble.
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Kaizer Chiefs youngster, Mfundo Vilakazi is yet to play a full season of senior football, yet he's easily one of the most popular players at the club.
His authentic Kasi Flava skills and playmaking abilities make him an exciting prospect for Amakhosi, who's supporters are desperate to see a homegrown talent in the ilk of Jabu Mahlangu.
Vilakazi though, is not letting his burgeoning popularity get to his head and emphasized the importance of staying humble while developing into the player he wants to be.
"When people start calling me a star, I don't internalize it because if you do, you tend to become big-headed and you start thinking thay you've made it. So, it's important for me to not internalize that in my mind," said Vilakazi on the set of his shared GQ South Africa cover shoot, speaking to Fiso Mazibuko on SuperSport Unplugged.
Watch from minute 4 until 5 to hear Vilakazi's speaking about maintaining his humility despite his popularity with the Chiefs supporters:
The 18-year-old attacker also told SuperSport Unplugged why he chose football over other careers paths:
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