Mohau Nkota: profile
Mohau Nkota (born 9 November 2004 in Kimberley, South Africa) is a South African footballer who plays as a winger for Al-Ettifaq FC.
Nkota made the step into senior football with Orlando Pirates F.C. in 2024. He has played for 2 clubs in 2 countries since 2024. His most appearances came at Al-Ettifaq FC (2025–present), where he has made 9 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 9 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Nkota has represented South Africa (2025–present), earning 9 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Lesotho on 5 September 2025 (World Cup Qualification).
Kimberley has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Richard Henyekane, Jimmy Tau and Emile Witbooi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2025 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2025 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2024–present (3 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and Saudi Arabia
- Height
- 167 cm — taller than 15% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Ettifaq FC (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Peter Etebo, Sabri Lamouchi and Prince Tagoe (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 |  Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 2025– |  Al-Ettifaq FC |
Saudi Pro League | 9 | 2 |
| Total | 9 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025– | South Africa |
Senior | 9 | 2 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Sep 2025 | South Africa 3–0 Lesotho | 15 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 15 Nov 2025 | South Africa 3–1 Zambia | 62 | International Friendly |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mohau Nkota?
Mohau Nkota was born on 9 November 2004, which makes him 21 years old.
Where was Mohau Nkota born?
Mohau Nkota was born in Kimberley, South Africa.
Which national team does Mohau Nkota play for?
Mohau Nkota plays international football for South Africa. He has 9 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mohau Nkota played for?
Mohau Nkota's recorded clubs are Orlando Pirates F.C. and Al-Ettifaq FC.
What team does Mohau Nkota play for now?
According to the latest data, Mohau Nkota plays for Al-Ettifaq FC.
How tall is Mohau Nkota?
Mohau Nkota is 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
What position does Mohau Nkota play?
Mohau Nkota plays as a winger.
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