WATCH: Bafana Bafana attacker Nkota shows Pirates what they are missing with debut goal for Al-Ettifaq

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WATCH: Bafana Bafana attacker Nkota shows Pirates what they are missing with debut goal for Al-Ettifaq
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Former Orlando Pirates winger Mohau Nkota made his competitive debut at Al-Ettifaq with a goal in the club's 2-1 win over Al Kholood in the Saudi Pro League fixture staged at the EGO Stadium on Thursday.

The 20-year-old made a surprise move to the Middle East a couple of weeks ago after a successful debut for the Buccaneers in the 2024/25 edition under the then-coach Jose Riveiro who is now at the helm of Al Ahly.

The Bafana Bafana international opened the scoring in the seventh minute when he found the back of the net from the edge of the 18-yard area. 

Watch Mohau Nkota's goal

However, Al Kholood responded in the 35th minute courtesy of John Buckley before former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum struck the winning goal to ensure Nkota's debut ended with a win.

The versatile attacker played the entire game, showing glimpses of brilliance despite not getting another goal.

Nkota in Broos team for World Cup qualifiers

The 20-year-old made the final Bafana Bafana team for the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria.

Goalkeepers:  Ronwen Williams [Mamelodi Sundowns], Sipho Chaine [Orlando Pirates], Ricardo Goss [Siwelele FC]  

Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie [Siwelele FC], Zuko Mdunyelwa [Mamelodi Sundowns], Mbekezeli Mbokazi [Orlando Pirates], Khulumani Ndamane [TS Galaxy], Aubrey Modiba [Mamelodi Sundowns], Ime Okon [Hannover 96], Samukelo Kabini [Molde FK], Siyabonga Ngezana [FCSB]. 

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena [Mamelodi Sundowns], Bathusi Aubaas [Mamelodi Sundowns], Thalente Mbatha [Orlando Pirates], Luke Le Roux [Portsmouth FC].  

Forwards: Kamogelo Sebelebele [Orlando Pirates], Oswin Appollis [Orlando Pirates], Patrick Maswanganyi [Orlando Pirates], Iqraam Rayners [Mamelodi Sundowns], Mduduzi Shabalala [Kaizer Chiefs], Mohau Nkota [Al-Ettifaq], Relebohile Mofokeng [Orlando Pirates].

The game against Lesotho will be played on September 5, followed by the Nigeria game four days later. All the matches will be played in Bloemfontein. 

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