Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says he needs protect match-winner Mfundo Vilakazi after Saturday's win over Marumo Gallants.
Chiefs came from a goal down after Sekela Sithole handed Gallants an early lead, as Mduduzi Shabalala quickly levelled matters.
After Dan Malesela's charges were down to ten men in the closing stages following the red-card of Joseph Malongoane, late substitute Vilakazi snatched the winner for Amakhosi 11 minutes before time.
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The former AS FAR mentor opened up on how he plans to manage the 18-year-old.
"Vilakazi is a young boy, he has a big talent and I do protect him. I protect him from the media," the Tunisian told SuperSport.
"He's a big talent in South Africa, I love him, so I need to protect him."
Nabi says he still needs time to "cook" what the supporters want to see.
"I think the [most important] thing about the game is three points. Team spirit and winning attitude, the new players I'm very happy. But I really have too much work, to cook, like what the fans [are saying]," Nabi said on SuperSport TV.
"Please give me time, lovely club, lovely fans, if you give me time I promise you I'll be cooking for you [what is worthy of] a big team. But I'm not very happy with too many things."