Mohau Nkota
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mohau Takatso Nkota | ||
| Date of birth | 9 November 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Kimberley, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Ettifaq | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Orlando Pirates | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2025 | Orlando Pirates | 25 | (3) |
| 2025– | Al-Ettifaq | 7 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025– | South Africa | 7 | (2) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 31 October 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 15 November 2025 | |||
Mohau Takatso Nkota (born 9 November 2004) is a South African footballer who plays as a winger for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq and the South Africa national team.
Club career
Orlando Pirates
Nkota played for Orlando Pirates Reserve side in the PSL Reserve League. He made his senior debut on 25 October 2024 against AmaZulu and scored a brace in a 2–1 win for the Buccaneers.[1][2] He won the MTN 8 title with the team in 2024.[3]
CAF Champions League
He scored a brace in his continental debut in a 2–1 win over CR Belouizdad from Algeria in the 2024–25 CAF Champions League.[4] He also scored the winning goal in a 1–0 win against MC Alger from Algeria in the first leg of the quarter finals in the 2024–25 CAF Champions League.[5][6]
Al-Ettifaq
He was announced as an Al-Ettifaq FC player on 13 July 2025, posted by the Al-Ettifaq website.[7] He scored on debut in a 2–1 win over Al Kholood.[8][9]
International career
He made his senior international debut against Tanzania on 6 June 2025.[10]
International goals
- As of match played 15 November 2025
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5 September 2025 | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa | 3 | Lesotho | 1–0 | 3–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | [11] |
| 2. | 15 November 2025 | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa | 7 | Zambia | 2–0 | 3–1 | Friendly |
Honours
Orlando Pirates
References
- ^ "Teenage sensation Mohau Nkota fires Orlando Pirates to the top of the PSL standings as Buccaneers make it five wins from five with AmaZulu FC victory | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "The Nkota Story - from brink of uncertainty to match winner". SuperSport. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "Orlando Pirates make history after winning third consecutive MTN8 title | soccer". SABC. 2024-10-05. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (2024-11-26). "Nkota strikes twice as Pirates beat Khanyisa Mayo's Belouizdad in champions League". FARPost. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ Sithole, Sinethemba (2025-04-01). "Pirates edge MC Alger in Algiers with Nkota's decisive strike". FARPost. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
- ^ "Mohau Nkota strikes in Algeria again to hand Orlando Pirates advantage after Caf Champions League victory over MC Alger | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 2025-04-01. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
- ^ "SURPRISE TRANSFER! Orlando Pirates confirm Mohau Nkota move to Saudi Arabia after one season of PSL football | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 2025-07-13. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "WATCH: Former Orlando Pirates attacker Mohau Nkota scores on dream Al Ettifaq debut, combines with ex-Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum to down Al Kholood | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 2025-08-28. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ Madyauta, Terry (2025-08-29). "Mohau Nkota reacts to his delightful Al-Ettifaq FC debut". FARPost. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ Ngidi, Njabulo. "Broos' youthful Bafana gives him plenty to think about in goalless draw with Tanzania". News24. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Bafana Bafana player ratings vs Lesotho: Mohau Nkota, Lyle Foster and Oswin Appollis deliver star turns as Hugo Broos' men rout Likuena | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 2025-09-05. Retrieved 2025-09-08.