Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz celebrated his first silverware with the club after winning the Toyota Cup on Sunday. Photo: Backpagepix

Kaizer Chiefs finally got their hands on the Toyota Cup after edging Zimbabwean champions Scottland FC 1-0 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Sunday.

While the result handed Fernando da Cruz his first trophy as Amakhosi coach, the bigger takeaway was what the performance revealed just days before the start of the Betway Premiership season. Here are five key observations from the encounter.

Mfundo Vilakazi was undoubtedly the standout performer.

His well-taken goal capped another confident display in which he constantly looked to make things happen whenever he received possession. Beyond the finish, the 20-year-old showed maturity in his decision-making, frequently driving at defenders and creating problems between the lines.