South African giants Orlando Pirates announce transfer of youngster Mohau Nkota to Ettifaq Club

South African giants Orlando Pirates have announced the transfer of enterprising winger Mohau Nkota to Ettifaq Club.

Nkota joins the Saudi Pro League outfit on a permanent deal in the ongoing summer transfer window, bringing an end to his spell in South Africa.

The 20-year-old is expected to sign a three-year deal with Ettifaq Club and is expected to play a huge role for the side in the upcoming 2025/26 football campaign.

Nkota’s departure comes after a standout debut season in the Buccaneers’ senior squad, where he featured in 39 official matches and registered 12 goal contributions.

Promoted to the first team at the start of the 2024/25 campaign following a stellar showing with the Club’s DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) side, the Kimberley-born attacker quickly made his mark.

He made his senior debut on October 19, 2024, in the Carling Black Label Cup clash against Magesi FC, coming off the bench at halftime to replace Monnapule Saleng. From that moment on, Nkota never looked back, earning a regular place under then-head coach Jose Riveiro.

Among the many highlights of his breakthrough season were his two braces; one against AmaZulu in domestic competition, and the other on the continental stage against Algerian giants CR Belouizdad in the CAF Champions League. His goal against Belouizdad was widely celebrated as one of the best strikes of the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League campaign.