Mohau Nkota's biography: age, career stats, salary and Al-Ettifaq move
Following his permanent transfer to Saudi Arabian Al-Ettifaq in July 2025, Mohau Nkota's name has been a topic of interest amongst football enthusiasts. The 21-year-old phenom conquered the CAF Champions League and Bafana Bafana glory before catching the interest of the Al-Ettifaq team.
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Key takeaways
- Mohau Nkota, 21 years old as of January 2026, was born on November 9, 2004.
- Mohau Nkota plays for Al-Ettifaq, having made a permanent transfer from Orlando Pirates in 2025.
- The South African player hails from Kimberly, South Africa, where he first started playing football.
- He earns an annual salary of R20 million.
Mohau Nkota's profile summary
Full name | Mohau Takatso Nkota |
Date of birth | November 9, 2004 |
Age | 21 years old (as of January 2026) |
Place of birth | Kimberly, South Africa |
Current residence | Saudi Arabia |
Nationality | South African |
Siblings | Tebza Mokoena |
Relationship status | Single |
Education | Bofilo Impilo School |
Profession | Professional football player |
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Exploring Mohau Nkota's age and early life
Mohau Nkota, whose full name is Mohau Takatso Nkota (aged 21 years old as of January 2026), was born on November 9, 2004, in Kimberly, South Africa. Nkota grew up in a football-loving community alongside his siblings. His older brother, Tebza Mokoena, showed local talent but never reached professional levels.
Nkota began playing football at the age of five in Kimberley, guided by coach Petrus Motseki Mohapi, who scouted him at an early age. Mohapi revealed this during an interview with ESPN. He said,
His house is just in front of my house, so I used to see him inside his yard just kicking a ball and then, I noticed something special from there onwards. We recruited him at an early age - I think he was five years old. I took it upon myself to take him to our team, so that we could start playing for our team in our development ranks.
Mohau's talent led him to Bofilo Impilo School and eventually Orlando Pirates' youth academy, where he honed his skills. He also played for the Dalton Brothers at the under-9 level.
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About Mohau Nkota's professional career and stats
Mohau Nkota is a talented footballer who plays as a winger. He debuted his football career when he joined the Orlando Pirates Reserve, playing in the PSL Reserve League.
In October 2024, Mohau made his senior debut, helping the Pirates beat Amazulu by scoring two goals. Talking of the groundbreaking win, Nkota candidly revealed,
It’s hard to put into words what this means to me. To score twice in such an important match is a dream come true. I’m just so grateful for everyone who believed in me and for this incredible club.
He was also part of the team that won the MTN8 title for the third consecutive time. The top athlete scored multiple goals for the team in the 2024-25 CAF Champions League in early 2025.
He also plays in the South African national team, Bafana Bafana. For his Saudi Pro League career, Nkota has made nine appearances, scored two goals, and made two assists.
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Transfer to Al-Ettifaq
Mohau Nkota left Orlando Pirates, completing a permanent transfer to Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. Mohau Nkota's transfer to Saudi Arabia was announced by the Pirates in July 2025, as stated in a release on their official page. It read,
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.
A look at Mohau Nkota's salary
Mohau Nkota is reportedly earning R20 million per year, which translates to R1.6 million per month, and R396,000 per week. Additionally, Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be £800,000 (approximately R17,721,424)
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Trivia
- In April 2024, Nkota suffered a career-threatening neck injury during a DStv Diski Challenge match against Kaizer Chiefs.
- Nkota signed a five-year endorsement deal with Nike in February 2025.
Final word
Mohau Nkota, the dazzling South African winger from Kimberley, skyrocketed from the junior South African leagues to stardom in Saudi Arabia. The Northern Cape star has scored multiple goals in his short career.
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