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Kaizer Chiefs coach Hunt throwing youngsters under the bus - Orlando Pirates legend Vilakazi

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Benedict Vilakazi has condemned Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt for fielding what he views as inexperienced players in the Soweto derby.

Following Chiefs’ 3-0 loss to Pirates in Saturday’s MTN8 semi-final, first leg showdown, Vilakazi is convinced that Amakhosi will not overturn that result when they host their traditional rivals next Sunday.

In the defeat at Orlando Stadium, Hunt started Njabulo Blom and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and then introduced Lebogang Lesako, 17-year-old Keletso Sifama and Happy Mashiane as second-half substitutes.

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But Vilakazi feels that they were ill-timed decisions by the Chiefs tactician.