Mohau Takatso Nkota (born 9 November 2004) is a South African footballer who plays as a winger for South Africa Premier Division side Orlando Pirateson loan from 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. He won the MTN 8 title with the team in 2024.
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. 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.
Al-Ettifaq He was announced as an Al-Ettifaq FC player on 13 July 2025, posted by the Al-Ettifaq website. He scored on debut in a 2–1 win over Al Kholood.
In September 2026, Nkota rejoined Orlando Pirates on a season-loan deal for the 2026-27 season.
International career He made his senior international debut against Tanzania on 6 June 2025.
On 1 December 2025, Nkota was called up to the South Africa squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Career statistics International
+No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition 1. 5 September 2025 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa 3 1–0 3–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 2. 15 November 2025 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa 7 2–0 3–1 Friendly
Honours Orlando Pirates MTN 8: 2024
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