Sifiso Vilakazi

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Sifiso Vilakazi
Personal information
Date of birth 11 September 1979
Place of birth South Africa
Position(s) Attacker
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Free State Stars F.C.
-2009/10 Ajax Cape Town F.C. 18+ (5+)
2010-2012 Bidvest Wits F.C. 47 (11)
2012/2013 AmaZulu F.C. 8 (0)
2013/2014 Royal Eagles F.C. 7 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sifiso Vilakazi (born 11 September 1979 in South Africa) is a South African retired footballer.

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Career

While playing for Bidvest Wits, Vilakazi received an offer from Orlando Pirates, one of the most successful teams in South Africa, but declined it due to his age and also because he wanted to retire at Bidvest Wits, a decision he later regretted. [1] Instead, Vilakazi moved to AmaZulu, but regretted it after playing less than he expected, despite earning more money. [1]

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