Nkota returns to Pirates on season-long loan
Nkota moved to Al-Ettifaq in July 2025, where he initially impressed by scoring on his debut.
Orlando Pirates has welcomed back young talent Mohau Nkota on a season-long loan from Al-Ettifaq Club. The Buccaneers announced their decision on social media, expressing joy at the player's return. Nkota's journey with Pirates began in July of the previous year following an outstanding season with Al-Ettifaq. During his debut season, he played 22 matches for Al-Ettifaq, scoring two goals and providing three assists, before a career-altering injury sidelined him, including his absence from Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nkota, now 21, hopes to reestablish his presence at Pirates, the club that catapulted him to football stardom in South Africa. Al-Ettifaq's management has also given its approval for the loan arrangement. Despite previous links to Kaizer Chiefs, Nkota has chosen to rejoin his former team.
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