WATCH | Vilakazi’s Goal Celebration Tribute To Injured Shabalala

Kaizer Chiefs starlet Mfundo Vilakazi sealed Amakhosi's victory over Sekhukhune United with a special goal celebration dedicated to the injured Mduduzi Shabalala.

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Glamour Boys youngster Mfundo "Obrigado" Vilakazi produced more than just a goal on Sunday evening; he delivered a heartfelt tribute at the Peter Mokaba Stadium as Amakhosi secured a crucial victory and booked their place in next season's CAF Confederation Cup.

With the pressure mounting in a tense Betway Premiership clash against Sekhukhune United, Chiefs found their breakthrough late in the game when Tashreeq Morris fired home in the 86th minute to hand the Glamour Boys a vital lead.

But the night's most touching moment arrived deep into stoppage time. After Glody Lilepo was brought down inside the box, Vilakazi stepped up confidently and buried the penalty to seal a 2-0 win for Amakhosi — his third league goal of the season. Yet it was his celebration that truly stole the spotlight.

The teenage star immediately performed teammate Mduduzi Shabalala’s trademark leg-lift celebration before holding up Shabalala's number 7 jersey in an emotional show of support for his close friend and fellow rising star.

Vilakazi with a dedication to Mdu ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1KUMFt8RuD

Mfundo Vilakazi dedicated his goal to injured Mduduzi Shabalala 🙌🙏 pic.twitter.com/86fIJ7YjU0

The gesture came just days after Shabalala suffered a crushing season-ending injury during Chiefs' heated 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns last week.

The attacking midfielder was stretchered off late in the first half following a heavy challenge from Jayden Adams and rushed to hospital, where scans later confirmed a fracture to his right humerus — the bone located between the shoulder and elbow.

In an official statement, Kaizer Chiefs confirmed that Shabalala, who has undergone surgery, is expected to spend between five and six weeks recovering, effectively ruling him out for the remainder of the campaign.

Despite the setback, the 21-year-old has continued receiving strong support from within the Amakhosi camp, with teammates and club staff reportedly visiting him regularly ahead of Sunday's decisive victory.

Tough moment for one of our warriors. Wishing you a quick recovery after the injury. 💛May you heal well and return to the pitch stronger than ever. #Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/zPqhVQ3HQX

Mfundo Vilakazi visited Mduduzi Tshabalala at the hospital 🙌 pic.twitter.com/qwukYpioeY

The boys also visited Mdu🙏 https://t.co/WlEo26HS0R pic.twitter.com/ERrxWrPgeG

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