Mohau Nkota of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium on May 20, 2025 in Polokwane, South Africa. (Photo by Philip Maeta/Gallo Images)
JOHANNEBSURG - Mohau Nkota has made a surprise return to Orlando Pirates.
The Bafana Bafana forward joins the Betway Premiership champions on a season long loan.
The 21-year-old left the Buccaneers for Al-Ettifaq last July.
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After making a promising start with the Saudi Pro League side, Nkota was hampered by injuries.
The diminutive player missed out on selection for the FIFA World Cup.
He is expected to compete for a starting place against the likes of Tshepang Moremi, Gamphani Lungu and Oswin Appllis among other players.