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Pirates star Mohau Nkota set for Saudi move

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Mohau Nkota of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on the 03 May 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that winger Mohau Nkota will join Ettifaq Club in the Saudi Pro League.

The Buccaneers and the Saudi side have reached an agreement for the transfer of Nkota, who will join Ettifaq Club on a permanent basis.

Nkota’s move to the Saudi Pro League side will be subject to passing a medical and agreeing to personal terms with the club.

The 20-year-old will leave Pirates, having scored seven goals and registered five assists in 39 appearances across all competitions.

“Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that an agreement has been reached for the permanent transfer of Mohau Nkota to Ettifaq Club in the Saudi Pro League,” Pirates said in a statement.

“The move is subject to the 20-year-old agreeing to personal terms and passing a medical.

“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.

“Everyone at Orlando Pirates wishes Mohau Nkota the very best as he begins this exciting new chapter in his career. May he continue to soar and carry the Buccaneers’ spirit with pride – because remember: Once and Always!”