Doctor Khumalo: Kaizer Chiefs Legend Shares What He Told Mohau Nkota Concerning His Career Abroad

• Doctor Khumalo has shared the advice he gave former Orlando Pirates youngster Mohau Nkota regarding his career abroad
• The South African forward left the Premier Soccer League giants in the summer for a move to the Saudi Professional League
• The report about the Bafana Bafana icon's advice to Nkota sparked different opinions from Pirates supporters on social media

Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has revealed the guidance he offered rising national team talent Mohau Nkota as the youngster navigates his career overseas.

Nkota made an unexpected exit from Orlando Pirates during pre-season, signing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, where he has swiftly cemented his place as a key player.

He has since become one of Hugo Broos' most reliable selections and features in the squad heading to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco.

Khumalo shares what he told Nkota

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Khumalo explained that he had been impressed by Nkota’s maturity on the field, highlighting the goal the young winger scored in Bafana Bafana’s friendly against Zambia.

He claimed that during a conversation with Nkota, the player mentioned that competing in Saudi Arabia had pushed him to grow both personally and professionally.

Khumalo added that he advised the former Orlando Pirates star not to return to South Africa too soon, "please be strong, don’t come back home," but instead to look for opportunities in Europe and focus on building his career there.

He told Nkota that his impressive goal showed how much his game had matured and urged him to stay strong despite the challenges he may face abroad. Khumalo concluded by encouraging Nkota to take his game to Europe, where he can make a living from his talent.

Here’s what fans on social media are saying about Khumalo's advice to Nkota regarding his career abroad.

Collins Colie said:

"Nkota said he is the one who gave Doctor Khumalo advice to change that suit, but he refused. That's why even today he's still wearing the same black suit."

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Mo Shake Lordwick Maila wrote:

"I hope you didn't tell him to join Kaizer Chiefs when he returns."

Sinini Sola shared:

"He is nearer Mdu and Vilkazi in terms of relations than Nkota, jiki jiki Blood is thicker than water .... no Mbokazi wam' adviser."

Mzi Junior reacted:

"Nkota doesn't need advice from Lamthuthu big brother, he must go advise Mdu Shabalala, and we don't need Doctor Khumalo anywhere near Orlando Pirates, we don't have piece jobs for him, he must go join Khanye."

EL Espolon commented:

"Vilakazi, Ngcobo, Shabalala, Zwane, on loan, they all need advice, but you're giving it to someone who is above them."

Sizani Dopholo added:

"Why can't you give Matlou that advice he needs it more than Nkota?"

Khumalo on Chiefs star's absence

Briefly News also reported that Khumalo named the Kaizer Chiefs star who deserves a place in the Bafana Bafana squad.

The South African football legend believes the Amakhosi player's performance this season should earn him a place in the team.

Source: Briefly News